The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy 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 issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this year
• ·A clothing store had a summer sale
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 3-0
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition