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Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesToy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekendsResearch indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression

Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adults

A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans

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• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·A tech startup secured significant investment to develop its innovative product
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·The transportation agency added 12 new bus routes to connect suburban areas to the city center
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage their remote teams more efficiently.
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies