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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• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its social media platform
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one day