Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state

Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seasNewspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to science museum

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers

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• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Scientists observed a rare eclipse of a distant star by a planet
• ·Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centers
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·A university’s football team won a bowl game for the first time in 15 years
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·The police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields this season due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A major airline added new flight routes to several European cities
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·A research team developed a new test for a common disease that is faster and more accurate than existing tests.