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 small business owner expanded their store to include a gift shop section with local products
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·A coffee shop started offering coffee tasting flights where customers can sample three different types of coffee
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its food
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A tech company developed a new app that helps users track and reduce food waste
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community