A rugby team won the national cup after a 30-15 victory in the final match

A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beansA school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guideA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentalsA musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music charts

A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containersA fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media posts

A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summerA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan options for all of its popular pastries
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·A bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by wildfire damage
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media