Candle company donates to reforestation projects

Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationalsStudy reveals that reusable containers save households money

Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruitSheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfiresTheater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expert

Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers

Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs

School newsletter features student art and writingThe city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users

Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their storesWeather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend

A team of engineers designed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building wallsThe stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about interest rate changes

(责任编辑：Business Bits)

• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve care
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a month
• ·Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and heart health
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·A musician’s new album received four-star reviews from major music publications
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving