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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• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles reduce plastic waste by 80%
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·A famous director announced plans to film a documentary about endangered wildlife in the Arctic
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula