A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesThe World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

(责任编辑：Health Bits)

• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 36 countries over the next year
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients with allergies this season
• ·A golfer set a new course record with a score of 61 during a professional tournament
• ·A tech startup launched a new device that helps monitor home energy use
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairs
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh croissants and pastries in its stores
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that generates more energy
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better
• ·A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections