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 can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the country
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%