A taxi company updated its fleet with hybrid vehicles that reduce fuel consumption by 25%

Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoodsTheater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music

Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordinationCamping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventuresMarine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution

Newsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachersChemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment

Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities

Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin healthA museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist

A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pieEngineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals

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• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·A library started a teen book club that focuses on young adult fiction and graphic novels
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap books
• ·A city council
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·Candle company donates to reforestation projects
• ·Sheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires