Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

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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• ·Opposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the energy crisis calling for urgent reforms
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutes
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·A city added 10 miles of new bike lanes to connect residential neighborhoods to downtown businesses
• ·A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare historical documents that shed light on the country’s founding.
• ·A cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditions
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather