A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A clothing brand started a take back program where customers can return old clothes for store credit
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native birds of prey, including eagles and owls
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on traditional regional dishes
• ·A famous artist held their first exhibition in the country for ten years
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in the Caribbean
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime