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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• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by natural landscapes
• ·A new report showed renewable energy jobs increased by 25% over two years
• ·A hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster parent training program to prepare people for caring for animals
• ·A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s books
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A new report showed global tourism numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A library started a teen book club that focuses on young adult fiction and graphic novels
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffee
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours