A library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·A new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults
• ·A new high-speed train service opened connecting two major cities in 90 minutes
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption drive that found homes for 120 cats and dogs
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Paramedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance in the tournament
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter