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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• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes