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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• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with local eggs and bacon
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with local employers hiring for various positions
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas