The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home permanently, even after the end of pandemic restrictions.
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area
• ·A national park closed a popular campground due to a wildfire in the surrounding area
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits for the heart
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance