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 tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·A student won a national scholarship for their research on renewable energy solutions
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve problem-solving skills
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool
• ·Local businesses participated in a community fair to showcase their products and services
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·Students raised awareness about climate change through a protest
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home