The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities

A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikesAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·The local zoo announced the birth of a baby elephant as part of its conservation program
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with local eggs and bacon
• ·The local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays
• ·The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and households
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple gold medals at state championship
• ·A pet groomer opened a new salon that offers spa treatments for dogs and cats
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency