Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease

A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

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• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·Local residents held a protest against the construction of a new factory near a residential area
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 15 new stores in small towns
• ·Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 years
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredients
• ·A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author