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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• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their middle school curriculum
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·Local schools hosted career fairs to connect students with potential employers
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·A tech company launched a new video editing tool that allows users to create professional videos with minimal experience
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children
• ·A gym introduced a specialized fitness program for post-pregnancy women
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development
• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave