A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsA grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart

A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in classA photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years

A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guestsA musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trails
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank
• ·A local library started offering free computer classes for senior citizens
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class