A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekendPostal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year

Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer breakResearch indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health

Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners

Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during stormA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfitsA library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a book

A farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local marketsA fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools

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• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a foldable screen and 5G connectivity
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members