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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 farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·Television show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally