A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensA new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors

A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economiesHealth experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programsResearchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes

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• ·Camping store sells eco friendly camping gear made from sustainable materials
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street fair with live music and food stalls to boost community spirit
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·The city council announced plans to improve bike lanes throughout the city