Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

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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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·Farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·A jewelry designer started selling their handmade pieces online and now ships to 25 countries
• ·A study found that spending time with pets reduces stress and improves overall mental well-being
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A city added more bike racks
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs