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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• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·Local schools reported a 95% attendance rate this semester, the highest in five years, due to improved health and wellness programs.
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company
• ·A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen