Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season

School newsletter features student art and writingChemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets

Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 collegesStudy shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performanceCandle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles

Highway department repaves major road to improve safetyPodcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutions

Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsResearchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens

A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with childrenThe national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion

A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s immigrant communitiesThe government announced plans to build more mental health clinics in rural areas

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• ·A scientist developed a new method to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease using a simple blood test
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Local authorities reported a 20% drop in crime rates over the past nine months citing enhanced community policing
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires
• ·A research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredients
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Scientists found a new moon orbiting a gas giant in our solar system
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·A hotel started offering early check-in for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible