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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• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world
• ·Global health experts release updated guidelines for managing chronic kidney disease
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air quality
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation site
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·A tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair services
• ·The school district installed new security cameras in all schools to improve safety
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year
• ·A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries