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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 national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·The government introduced new regulations for food safety
• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·A pet store started offering pet birthday parties for customers’ furry friends
• ·A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artist
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5000 followers
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste