A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·A hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medication
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change
• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries
• ·A farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote tourism in rural areas