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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• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to convenience customers
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition collection
• ·Fire department hosts safety training for residents in wildfire-prone areas
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·The national space agency announced plans to send a crewed mission to Mars by 2040, with preliminary tests sch...
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country