Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at homeA museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist

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 40 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail

A 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 pollution

A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high schoolThe government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources

A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leaderA local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

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• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible buses
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next year
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·Major airline announces partnership with hotel chain for discounted travel packages