A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses

A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centersWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancersThe city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends

A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights

The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute

A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean waterPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state competition

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• ·A small café started offering specialty coffee drinks made with rare and exotic beans
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·A study found that reading for 30 minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 20%
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by 15%
• ·Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition collection
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 29% over the past two years
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect multiple types of cancer early
• ·A small café started offering specialty coffee drinks made with rare and exotic beans
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same state
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks