Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardensBasketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game

Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic wasteA major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

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• ·A farm began selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer months
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals reduces inflammation in the body
• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood