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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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• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days
• ·A major airline planned to add more flights to tourist destinations
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·A fire department taught local residents how to use CPR during a free training session
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating and sharing photo reels
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra academic support
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $580 million
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks