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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• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·The country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gear
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment system
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest
• ·A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from 25 countries
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features