The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses
• ·Local schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction
• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer science
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events