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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 pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·The national rugby team won the regional cup after defeating their rivals in a final-minute match
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenue
• ·The government announced tax incentives for companies investing in renewable energy
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system
• ·Pharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community halls
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes