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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• ·Scientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safely
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·Travel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music, dance, and food from India
• ·Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam
• ·A photographer released a book of photos showcasing the natural beauty of the region