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 bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·The national rugby team won a dramatic match with a last-minute try
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·A city held a fashion show featuring designs from local designers showcasing traditional textiles
• ·The national athletics team won multiple medals at a regional event
• ·Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes