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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• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for students studying environmental science
• ·The government launched a program to preserve historical sites
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·A construction company began work on a new shopping center in the suburbs
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and food trucks in the central park
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-being
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible