A rugby team won the national cup after a 30-15 victory in the final match

A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beansA school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guideA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentalsA musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music charts

A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containersA fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media posts

A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summerA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food safety
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hours
• ·Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year
• ·A government program provided small businesses with grants to upgrade their online stores
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students working evening shifts
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars