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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• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime scene
• ·A pet store started offering grooming services for dogs and cats
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals and progress
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·A farm began using solar panels to power its irrigation systems
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A best-selling author announced a new fantasy novel set in a fictional medieval world
• ·A musician toured small towns, performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts including statues vases and coins
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by storms
• ·A new social media app launched focusing on user data privacy and security