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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• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products
• ·Video game studio announces collaboration with famous comic book artist for new game
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas with poor drainage systems
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses