Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardensBasketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game

Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic wasteA major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students
• ·A music festival attracted over 85000 attendees and raised money for local charities
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·A new high-speed train service launched cutting travel time between two major cities from 3 to 1 hour
• ·A community held a cultural festival with food music and dance from different countries
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contract
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area