A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster

A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pieEngineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet mealsResearchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%

A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollutionA tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school

A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesGardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season

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• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament
• ·A library added new digital tools for teachers to access educational resources
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·A traditional craft fair was held to promote local artisans and their handmade products
• ·The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a flood
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·The airport announced plans to expand its terminal to handle more international flights