Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·City officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehicles
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet access in schools
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%