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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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• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobs
• ·Farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time
• ·A museum opened a space exploration exhibit
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support music and art programs
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·A new study revealed that exercising for 30 minutes a day increases energy levels by 25%
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat