Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oilRadio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

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• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photo
• ·A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients seeking mental health support
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbook
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks and recreational areas
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·A survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A national forest closed several hiking trails temporarily to repair damage from a wildfire
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities