Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming filmPower company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy

Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usualA team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War

Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday seasonA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

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• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A school started a foreign language program
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water