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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• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·Global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to reduce its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030.
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 2000 new employees
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight entertainment options including new movies and games
• ·A museum offered free admission to students every Saturday, increasing youth attendance by 40%
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service, competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content.
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disasters
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown