Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsHospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month

Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the countrySurvey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemicArt museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection

Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competitionScientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials

Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming seasonThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction

Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practicesAn energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

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• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical ward
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in California and Oregon
• ·A software company released an update to its program to ensure compatibility with the latest operating systems
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·A local theater produced a musical
• ·A city improved its public transportation system by adding more buses
• ·A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides