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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• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A major airline said it will increase flight frequencies to European cities by 30% next quarter
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection
• ·A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas
• ·The stock market experienced a sharp decline after a key economic report showed slower-than-expected growth.
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping for all orders during a special sale
• ·Video game studio announces collaboration with famous comic book artist for new game
• ·Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for families