Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·Local government organizes clean up event for city parks
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles
• ·A hotel started offering free breakfast for all guests to increase customer satisfaction
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·The school district decided to replace old school buses with electric ones
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local high school student
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality