A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adults
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night that featured local musicians and drew large crowds
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·A study found that regular social interaction can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers