The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·Local authorities reported a 20% drop in crime rates over the past nine months citing enhanced community policing
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·A farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at local farmers markets during the fall season
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A new study revealed that exercising for 30 minutes a day increases energy levels by 25%