Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

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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• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·A gym started a program to help people recover from injuries through exercise
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative menu
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie