Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds

A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highwayA research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on testsA café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetablesA sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history

A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings

A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery lifeA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

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• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants