A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureAstronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

Bakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsA museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops

A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theaterA cultural center hosted a series of concerts featuring traditional music from different regions

A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatusA city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world

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• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A city hosted a literary festival with readings and workshops from award-winning authors
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate 10% of its sales to environmental charities
• ·A restaurant started offering family-style meals on weekends to encourage shared dining experiences
• ·The community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for free
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris