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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• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets
• ·A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $6 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·Chemists develop new paint that cleans air pollutants when exposed to sunlight
• ·A major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy and affordable meals
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species, imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting and trading.
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires