Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists
• ·Researchers studied the impact of screen time on eye health in young children
• ·Theater group puts on production of classic play with modern adaptation
• ·A large shopping center held a grand opening event with discounts and live entertainment
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12