A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesThe World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

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• ·Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Opera company performs new production of well known classic
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier
• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel
• ·A new smartphone model with advanced camera features was released
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game