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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• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners
• ·The school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles
• ·A community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every month
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·A library started offering storytime for seniors where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against measles
• ·The government announced plans to build more mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days