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 grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes to help owners teach their pets basic commands
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes