A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsA grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart

A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in classA photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years

A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guestsA musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·Police seized a large quantity of illegal substances during a recent operation
• ·A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits for the heart
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a mobile clinic to provide pet care services to rural communities
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area