Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesFootball team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

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• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·Firefighters rescued a cat from a burning building in the downtown area
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings