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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• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·Research finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilities
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago
• ·A study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.
• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic