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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• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2350 years
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasive
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas