Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water

Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oilsVolleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide

Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydrationCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candlesHighway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter

Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveriesResearch indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds

Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksA group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal

The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestationA study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life

A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirdsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

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• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment
• ·The local zoo announced the birth of a baby elephant as part of its conservation program
• ·Local farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A city hosted a cultural festival that featured music dance and food from 25 different countries
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently