A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this yearTheater group performs children’s play at community centers for free

Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technologySoftware firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventoryGardening center offers classes on growing vegetables in container gardens

Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championshipStudy finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks

Community organizes cleanup event to remove trash from local lake

Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeansA school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photoA bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch

A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfortA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

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• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internet
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system
• ·A government program provided homeowners with rebates up to $2,000 for installing solar panels
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children