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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• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect cattle from a deadly disease
• ·A survey revealed that 70% of people plan to take a vacation within the next six months
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners