The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water

The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areasHardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners

Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during stormNewspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage

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

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• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area, destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter.
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·A referendum on constitutional amendments will take place in June allowing citizens to vote on political reform
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and boost local businesses
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for items purchased in store