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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• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for healthcare workers at a hospital
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·Engineers completed a new high-speed rail line connecting three major cities
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A pet rescue organization found homes for 300 dogs and cats in the past six months
• ·A hotel renovated its