Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands

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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• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenches
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations
• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition
• ·A charity organization built shelters for homeless families in urban areas
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products