Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesFootball team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

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• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to let users share short video clips
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A new study showed that listening to podcasts while commuting can reduce stress levels
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The stock market experienced fluctuations due to uncertainty about economic policies
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season