A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

(责任编辑：定安县)

• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A photographer released a book of photos showcasing the natural beauty of the region
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Engineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits