Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens

Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime gameLocal schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment

The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaimA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030

The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parksA tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunities

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A tech company released a finance app that helps users track expenses and savings
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·The city held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources
• ·Newspaper publishes special section on local history
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·A hospital hired more doctors to reduce wait times for appointments