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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• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·The city introduced a new recycling scheme for electronic waste
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop teaching residents prevention and response
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids featuring games and activities for all ages
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A new high school is being built to accommodate growing student numbers
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households