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 soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A city launched a recycling education program to teach residents how to sort waste correctly
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·The local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A tech company donated software to local non profit organizations
• ·A city held a fashion show featuring designs from local designers showcasing traditional textiles
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes
• ·A new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasoline
• ·A music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales