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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• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic tale
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·A new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health