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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• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area.
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficiently
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A streaming service added a new category of classic movies to its library for film enthusiasts
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults