The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging pregnant women and seniors to get vaccinated
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of Australia
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption drive that found homes for 120 cats and dogs
• ·Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist in medical diagnosis
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track and reduce their household energy consumption
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·A photographer released a book of photos showcasing the natural beauty of the region
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free job training for unemployed youth
• ·Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents