Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming filmPower company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy

Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usualA team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War

Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday seasonA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

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• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefs
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·Florist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·A gym started an adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities, using specialized equipment
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects
• ·A tech company launched a new video editing tool that allows users to create professional videos with minimal experience
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·A major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups