A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster

A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pieEngineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet mealsResearchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%

A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollutionA tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school

A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesGardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season

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• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·Teachers receive training on how to integrate climate education into lessons
• ·Scientists observed changes in bird diets due to climate change
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A local high school’s soccer team won the state championship after a 3-0 victory in the final
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease