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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 partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·Book club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·A clothing brand donated a portion of its sales to environmental charities
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·A city launched a bike safety program to teach children how to ride bikes safely
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates