A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairsCoast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming beesGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersA popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasiveThe local community center offered free tutoring for students after school

A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weightThe national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions

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• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy
• ·A local newspaper interviewed a local celebrity
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidays
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs