Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with a focus on sustainable farming practices
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a flood
• ·A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·A bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 5,000 pounds of food for local food banks
• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony