The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging
• ·A photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weight
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnesses
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children
• ·The education department announced free online courses for teachers to improve digital skills
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residents
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast