The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy 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 classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative approach to sustainable business
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·A group of scientists warned that rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities within the next 50 years if carbon emissions are not reduced.
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·The postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean