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 national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A major tech company released its latest smartphone model
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagers
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first year
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas