A farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trailNewspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home

Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety

Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South AmericaSchool organizes field trip to science museum for middle school students

Fashion show features designs by students from local design school

Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves moodCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticide

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

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• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·A national park offered guided tours led by park rangers
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A research team found evidence that a certain type of marine life is adapting to rising ocean temperatures.
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 31
• ·Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease