Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 monthsSwimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingFlorist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowersTeachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons

Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groupsResearch finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration

Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin

Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserveResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity

A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxesThe government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging

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• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·Government allocates $20 million to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·A new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping
• ·The local community center offered free classes in cooking and nutrition
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons