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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• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·The school district launched a program to help students with learning disabilities reach their potential
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home system that connects all devices (lights thermostats security cameras) via voice commands
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 150th anniversary
• ·The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productions
• ·A musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming charts
• ·The national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days
• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools