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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• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all clothing purchases
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers