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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• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Hospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuries
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet