Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·Local business wins award for best customer service in the region
• ·A committee was formed to investigate allegations of misconduct against a senior government official
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• ·The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A charity organization distributed food supplies to families in need
• ·A construction company finished building a new shopping center that includes 20 retail stores
• ·The national rugby team won a regional tournament after a thrilling final match