Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year

Camping store sells eco friendly camping gear made from sustainable materialsMarine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution

School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservationChemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around petsVolleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country

Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percentCandle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home

Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutionsThe government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection

A tech startup secured significant investment to develop its innovative productTeachers received additional training to enhance their digital teaching skills

A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several daysA new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores

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• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·A community garden donated 120 pounds of peas to a local food bank
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and food trucks in the central park
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country
• ·A best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·A new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual ones
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·Local businesses participated in a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities