A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

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 large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidays
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a state competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe