A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairsCoast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming beesGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersA popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasiveThe local community center offered free tutoring for students after school

A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weightThe national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions

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• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A popular online store added a line of eco-friendly cleaning products made from natural ingredients
• ·Photography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlife
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team.
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A local café started offering catering services for events
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training