A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

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• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in just two weeks
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean water to 100000 people
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste