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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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• ·Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and free coffee for guests
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to accommodate more visitors
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·A tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with unique flavors
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·International aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains