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 charity organized a food drive that collected 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food for local food banks
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·A museum hosted a family day with activities for children
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup, defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1.
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation