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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• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and faster
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable
• ·The university conducted a survey on student satisfaction with online courses
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 1000 fans
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A tech startup launched a new device that helps monitor home energy use
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children