Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·The national park service planned to improve visitor facilities in the park
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage eco friendly transportation
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·The country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news stories
• ·A renowned music festival revealed its lineup including Grammy-winning artists and indie bands