A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsA grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart

A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in classA photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years

A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guestsA musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours
• ·A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adults
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby deer from busy highway
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·Tennis tournament attracts 10 former top 20 ranked players to compete
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air quality
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties