A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale

Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expertResearch finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids

Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackersMarine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefsSchool newsletter features student art and writing

Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for petsVolleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges

Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candlesThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals

The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schoolsResearchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying

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• ·Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health scores by 20%
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a foreign country
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club