A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia

The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areasScientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental scienceA severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support lifeThe city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation

A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·The government announced plans to build more rural clinics
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s band program
• ·A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from major surgeries
• ·The national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity