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 small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center, reducing waste by 50%
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season