The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homesScientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods

Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meetStudy reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteemFlorist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day

Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for freeBook publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation

Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily

Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehiclesThe government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intakeResearchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases

The local theater company announced its upcoming season featuring classic and modern playsA severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region

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• ·Volunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·A rugby team won the national cup after a 30-15 victory in the final match
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·A hospital bought new medical equipment
• ·Heavy snowfall disrupted air travel and road traffic in northern parts of the country.