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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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• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce anxiety
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·A city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires