The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·Local government organizes clean up event for city parks
• ·Farmers reported a surge in demand for organic dairy products following new health trend reports
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·A tech startup secured significant investment to develop its innovative product
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes
• ·Public library partners with local bookstore to host monthly author events
• ·A gardener developed a new type of tomato plant that resists pests and produces more fruit