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 community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a leading university
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·The national rugby team won the regional cup after defeating their rivals in a final-minute match
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with organic eggs and locally sourced bacon
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at a dig site
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens