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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• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music charts
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·Tea shop introduces new blends using herbs grown in local gardens
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·A farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurants
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market