A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste

Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books

Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in childrenCar dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehiclesCommunity group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions

Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bankEngineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources

Wrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersGardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens

Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime gameStudy finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

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• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A construction company implemented new safety training programs that reduced on-site accidents by 40%
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·A study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%