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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• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping for all online orders
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless shelters
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·Researchers found that early education has a positive impact on children's future
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year