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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• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the eastern region
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A small business owner used social media influencers to promote their products and increase sales
• ·The national rugby team won a dramatic match with a last-minute try
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing for the resumption of outdoor sports events
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties
• ·Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in coastal regions, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes.
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food from Africa
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking widespread discussion online