Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schools
• ·A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data
• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields
• ·The government introduced new regulations to improve food safety standards
• ·A cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditions
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids featuring games and activities for all ages
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles