The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in need
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients with chronic illnesses
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless speakers due to a potential fire hazard
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from trials of a new drug for treating migraines
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children