A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekendPostal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year

Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer breakResearch indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health

Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners

Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during stormA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfitsA library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a book

A farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local marketsA fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A small business owner started offering online workshops to teach others how to start their own businesses
• ·Local authorities announce plans to build more affordable housing next year
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·The national park service announced plans to improve trails and visitor facilities
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local library about her creative process
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months