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

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·The community center offered free cooking classes for local residents
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A wildfire in the national forest has burned over 10,000 acres; firefighters are working around the clock to contain the blaze.
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic
• ·A new community center opened to offer free fitness classes and job training
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the world
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space