The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year

A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75

A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant familiesA farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizersA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions

A restaurant was awarded a "best local cuisine" prize by a regional food magazineA city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections

A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteLocal firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accidentA popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours

The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next yearA local school won a national award for its environmental education program

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• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a group of animals from a zoo that was closing
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packages
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling