Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesFootball team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

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• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidays
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools