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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• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance period
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sustainable brand to create an eco-friendly clothing collection
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with children
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·Tech startup unveils portable solar charger that works in low-light conditions
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent