A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with fields and courts for youth teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls

A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its releaseThe national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming seasonA local farmers’ market started an online store to sell fresh produce to customers at home

The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app

Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world eventTheater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music

Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordinationCamping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures

Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollutionNewsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachers

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• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a final game overtime
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·A local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season