A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy
• ·A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit advice
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby panda born in the conservation program
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·Local authorities announce plans to build more affordable housing next year
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep patterns
• ·A professional cyclist won the Tour de France for the first time in their career
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need
• ·A new fashion show featured designs made from recycled materials
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative approach to sustainable business
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail