Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic childrenShoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber

Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane seasonBook club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism

Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoodsA taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers

A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the communityA library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home

A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxesA fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business

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• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by wildfire damage
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries