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 discovered a new plant with potential medicinal value
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·The city council announced plans to plant 10000 new trees
• ·A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its properties
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 15 injured birds after a severe storm passed through the area
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and honey from local beekeepers
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.
• ·A national forest closed several hiking trails temporarily to repair damage from a wildfire
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure