Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·Local residents held a protest against the construction of a new factory near a residential area
• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·A software company released an app update that added dark mode and faster loading times
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms