Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsHospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month

Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the countrySurvey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemicArt museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection

Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competitionScientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials

Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming seasonThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction

Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practicesAn energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

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• ·A school district hired more teachers
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce flooding
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients with allergies this season
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.