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 severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·The national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life
• ·The government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly
• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system