A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisineResearchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills

A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plasticA cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

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• ·The university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artists
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day