Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman EmpireA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution

Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown areaA new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint

The government announced plans to improve road safety measuresA popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

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• ·A community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·Juice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourism
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2250 years
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter