Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garageBiologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America

Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for studentsFashion show features designs by students from local fashion school

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for petsThe city announced plans to repair 25 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods

A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor useA thunderstorm caused power outages for 35000 residents in the central region

The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by wildfire damageScientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers

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• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater collected in barrels
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing that became a trend among young adults
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·A cybersecurity update was rolled out for all major operating systems to fix a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to take control of devices
• ·A hospital started a support group for cancer patients
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 25 percent in the last quarter
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee