The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 days

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting traffic hazardsArt gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities

Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle sorenessElectronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days

The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updatesA celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of waterA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

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• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year due to favorable weather and modern agricultural methods
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A software company released a language learning app that uses gamification to make lessons more engaging
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea regularly can lower the risk of certain diseases
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record