A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

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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• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses
• ·A local theater company performed a free outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in the park
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local library
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games