A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas

A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next yearA coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesThe railway service announced it would upgrade its tracks to allow trains to travel at higher speeds

A new movie starring a popular actor received five nominations at a major film awards ceremonyResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults

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• ·A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·The central bank announced it would purchase government bonds to stimulate economic growth
• ·Software firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventory
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history
• ·Local restaurants reported a 35% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career