A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wildLifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs

Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soilTrack and field athletes win multiple medals at state meetStudy reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kids

Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for freeFire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families

Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals

A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music chartsA grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers

A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community membersA software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media posts

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• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a new animal shelter
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable photo sessions for 30 families
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·The local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with ancient grains
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults