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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• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·A shortage of healthcare workers in rural areas led to longer wait times for medical appointments
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in need
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV expected to go on sale in early 2025
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teens
• ·Pet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a film festival
• ·A famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults