The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·The government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of old buildings to beautify the city
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A city launched a recycling reward program where residents earn points for recycling that can be redeemed for local discounts
• ·A school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 15 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·The government launched a program to preserve historical sites
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·The airport announced it will expand its terminal to accommodate more passengers