Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average

A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school studentsA coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with locally sourced apples and cinnamon

A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native birds of prey, including eagles and owlsA software company announced plans to hire 150 new employees over the next six monthsA city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks

A charity collected 2,000 winter coats to distribute to homeless individuals and low-income familiesA study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions

A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment

A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondentsA fashion store started selling "sustainable denim" made from recycled cotton

A library started offering "digital literacy classes" for seniors learning to use smartphonesA farm began selling "homemade salsa" made from its own tomatoes and peppers

A fire department hosted a "fire safety fair" that taught 500 children about fire preventionA software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students

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• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic congestion
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music award
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·Gardening center offers classes on growing vegetables in container gardens
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade