Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets

Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-beingHardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record labelBiologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep qualityA school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating

A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small townsA hotel started offering "workcation" packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers

A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songsA construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students

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• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·The government launched a program to preserve historical sites
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·The transportation department announced plans to repair and upgrade several major highways to reduce traffic congestion.
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies
• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine opened in the city center
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint