Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·Local police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumonia
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents