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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• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·A local bookstore added a children’s play area to encourage families to spend more time browsing
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A new report showed endangered species numbers dropped by 10% over five years due to conservation
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $650 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town