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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 public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A software company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its popular productivity tool
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat, almond, and soy milk
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels