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 Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease 
Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet 
  
Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangementsFire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents 
  
Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationResearch finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children 
  
Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles 
Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and musicA grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets 
A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each monthA hotel began offering eco-friendly packages that include bike rentals and guided nature hikes 
A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 2,000 peopleA construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes  |