The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

A study found sleep improves athletic performanceA sports team donated tickets to charity

A local newspaper covered a local festivalA bakery made custom cupcakes for eventsA construction company built a new school gym

A smartphone company released a waterproof modelA farmers market hosted a holiday market

A hospital started a pediatric care program

A national park closed a trail for maintenanceStudy finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent

Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this monthCoffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

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• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidays
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A hospital started a pediatric care program
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients