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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• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·Juice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuels
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·Major clothing brands announced plans to use 100% recycled fabric by 2027
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight entertainment options including new movies and games