The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·A national park taught visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report showing a 30% increase in endangered species populations
• ·A small café started offering free Wi-Fi to customers who spend over $5 on food or drinks
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year