The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsA hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of AustraliaThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990sFirefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours

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• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve listening skills in young children
• ·The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changes
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·The stock market rebounded after a day of volatility caused by economic news
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·A new social media platform launched this week, focusing on privacy and user control, in response to concerns about data sharing.
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless earbuds with noise-canceling technology
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several days
• ·A new museum dedicated to local history opened to the public today
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety