Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per chargeLocal police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidentsScientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants

A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income familiesThe national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer

A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communitiesA famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection

Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart conditionFarmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather

The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournamentEngineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models

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• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A hotel started offering eco-friendly stays with reduced water usage and recycling programs for guests
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·A local theater produced a musical