A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie

City announces plan to convert old factory into community art spaceStudy shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults

Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissionsArt museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artistsHospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations

Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming seasonWeather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening

University scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsPhysicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championshipStudy reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsAmbulance service offers free CPR training to community members

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatments
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashion
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease