A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veteransEngineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%

A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad barA tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste

A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers

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• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·Local authorities announce plans to build more affordable housing next year
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free dental checkups for senior pets during spring month
• ·The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelers