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 breakthrough in battery technology was announced, with a new design that can charge electric vehicles in just 15 minutes.
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is eco-friendly
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first year
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie options
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtle nests from human disturbance
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season