Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 20 animals from a zoo that was forced to close due to financial issues
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its clothing
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder