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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• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries to meet growing customer demand
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system reducing energy costs by 40%
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in underserved areas
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging