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 major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events
• ·A sports league announced that its championship game would be held in a new stadium
• ·A coffee shop started offering plant-based milk options for all its drinks
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-being
• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a new animal shelter
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·Running club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospital
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants