A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppersA major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current modelsA famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues

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• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and food made from garden produce
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new visitor center with interactive exhibits
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·A charity organization built a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A gym added new weight training equipment
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·Local police organized a community safety workshop for residents
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu