Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A university started a new program in art and design
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new visitor center with interactive exhibits
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtles
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients seeking mental health support
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates began
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors