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 new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costs
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve listening skills in young children
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone temple in a jungle region dating back 2500 years
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a foldable screen and 5G connectivity
• ·Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers