A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veteransEngineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%

A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad barA tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste

A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers

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• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults