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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• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·A local bookstore hosted a poetry reading event
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free dental care for pets at a local community center
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a fast-growing city in the south
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
• ·A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defect
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys