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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 local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer package deals for travelers
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel