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 supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·Local schools held a cultural fair showcasing traditional dances and foods from around the world
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average