Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issuesA historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shoppingDoctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forestA best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America

Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homesNewspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on site

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• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The government announced plans to build a new university campus in a rural region
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art installations
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients