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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 tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·Weather experts warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the eastern region
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for medical research
• ·A school added a new course on environmental science to educate students about climate change and sustainability