The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

A study found sleep improves athletic performanceA sports team donated tickets to charity

A local newspaper covered a local festivalA bakery made custom cupcakes for eventsA construction company built a new school gym

A smartphone company released a waterproof modelA farmers market hosted a holiday market

A hospital started a pediatric care program

A national park closed a trail for maintenanceStudy finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent

Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this monthCoffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

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• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator-friendly plants to support bees
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·A pet groomer opened a new salon that offers spa treatments for dogs and cats
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for children under 12
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a fast-growing city in the south
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children