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 farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable units
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music award
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages
• ·A café hosted a live music night featuring local musicians every Friday evening
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel, set to begin filming next month.