The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·The airport announced it will expand its terminal to accommodate more passengers
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is cheaper than gasoline
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory loss
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·A bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members