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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• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone altar in a jungle region dating back 3000 years
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer science
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes
• ·An international organization donated 10000 blankets to refugees in war-torn regions
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 500
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery