A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy

A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travelA community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizes

A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous modelsA river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farmsA study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcoholA museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays

A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current modelsTravel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year

Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in childrenShoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

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• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social isolation on mental health
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of wheat this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions throughout the growing season.
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel, set to begin filming next month.
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach specializing in strength and conditioning
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery