The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

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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• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countries
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
• ·A library started a teen book club focused on young adult fiction, drawing 20+ members
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area