Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·A new high-speed internet service launched in rural areas connecting underserved communities
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·A school district hired more teachers
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy areas during weekends