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 fast-food chain announced it will reduce sodium levels in its menu items
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation
• ·A major car brand announced plans to stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offs
• ·The school district installed new security cameras in all schools to improve safety
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·A bakery started creating custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events