Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

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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• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2034 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·A farm started offering guided tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary