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

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• ·A major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·The airport announced it will expand its terminal to accommodate more passengers
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·A charity organization distributed hot soup and blankets to homeless people during a cold snap
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed foods for better health
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruit
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances