Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials
• ·A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 21% in the past year
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory loss
• ·The government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek
• ·A theater company announced a new production of a classic play with a modern adaptation