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 small business owner expanded their online presence by launching a YouTube channel to showcase their products
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand universe formation
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in the Caribbean
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby animal born as part of a conservation program
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·Furniture store sells modular sofas made from recycled polyester fabric