Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming filmPower company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy

Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usualA team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War

Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday seasonA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

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• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one day
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagers
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·A community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·A new highway project is expected to create thousands of jobs
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults