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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• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a library and gym
• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors