A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days

Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winterSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devicesSoftware company releases new app to help users manage personal finances

Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting seasonBasketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game

Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying

Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litterA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a diseaseThe city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve

Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adultsA local bookstore hosted an author signing event with a best-selling writer

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• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor
• ·A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner, lighter, and has a longer battery life
• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 14000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby towns
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament