The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter

A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversaryA bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new houseA smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrierA farmers market added a section for local honey

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation centerA national park started offering guided tours

A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women

A city installed public Wi-Fi in parksAn environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequelsThe national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databasesEngineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models

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• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services
• ·A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure project
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 22 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation