A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed thousands of dollars worth of goods
• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a rover to explore a distant asteroid
• ·Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 21 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hours
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Europe
• ·Community organizes cleanup event to remove trash from local lake