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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• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 600000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that plays a role in preventing certain types of cancer
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety
• ·Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness
• ·Pet groomer uses hypoallergenic products for pets with sensitive skin