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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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• ·A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people
• ·The public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 100 gallons of fuel causing a temporary closure
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·A clothing brand announced it will use only organic cotton in its products by next year
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees
• ·A software company offered free training workshops for small business owners
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes