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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• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areas
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·A gym added a new yoga studio and hired two new instructors
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $70000
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.