Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

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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• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Scientists discovered that a certain type of mushroom can be used to clean up oil spills
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to elementary students
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 550000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A city museum hosted a special exhibition on ancient civilizations
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits and activities
• ·The national volleyball team won a key match securing their place in the world cup
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends