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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• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·International aid groups are sending food supplies to regions affected by severe drought
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20,000 for disaster relief
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers