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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 library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·The city introduced a new parking app to help drivers find available spots
• ·A study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·A city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals