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 study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·A farm started a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, allowing customers to pre-purchase weekly produce boxes
• ·A historic peace agreement was signed between two neighboring countries after three years of diplomatic negotiations.
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the next tournament
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season