Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups

Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expertResearch finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids

Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackersMarine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefsSchool newsletter features student art and writing

Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for petsVolleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges

Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candlesThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals

The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schoolsResearchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying

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• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A survey revealed that 70% of people plan to take a vacation within the next six months
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data