A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books

Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free downloadSkateboard park hosts competition with prizes for best tricks

Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retentionJuice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption events

Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sectorAstronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system

Running club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter

Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kidsThe national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music

A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxietyThe city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel

A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practicesDoctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet

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• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scams
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A software company updated its program to work with new operating systems
• ·A toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings