A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

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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• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 46% in adults
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A farm began selling homemade salsa made from its own tomatoes and peppers
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians