Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state

Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seasNewspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to science museum

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers

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• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A small plane crashed in a wooded area outside the city; the pilot was injured but survived, and an investigation is underway.
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Coffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of a virus
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted a puppy yoga event where participants did yoga while interacting with puppies
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focusing on young adult fiction
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations