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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• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic waste
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A best-selling author released a new novel that focuses on mental health awareness
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce anxiety
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·A toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets