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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• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·Schools introduced a new mental health support program for students and teachers
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languages
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 15 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer miles for customers who book flights in advance
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby animal born as part of a conservation program
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging