Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workersVeterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care

Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinationsResearch finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilitiesDance troupe performs at international festival in Paris

Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved cameraHikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve

Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

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• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·The government built new schools in growing neighborhoods to reduce overcrowding
• ·Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20000 for disaster relief
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new album
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A bookstore offered 20% off all books during a holiday sale, attracting record numbers of customers
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuries
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.