The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·A local business association organized a networking event
• ·A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on tests
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinations
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areas
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrate
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its artisanal bread, which is made using traditional methods and local ingredients.