Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season

School newsletter features student art and writingChemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets

Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 collegesStudy shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performanceCandle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles

Highway department repaves major road to improve safetyPodcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutions

Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsResearchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens

A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with childrenThe national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion

A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s immigrant communitiesThe government announced plans to build more mental health clinics in rural areas

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• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team
• ·A sports league changed its rules to make games more exciting
• ·Local schools will extend after - school programs to support working parents
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·The stock market hit a new all-time high on Monday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular yoga reduces back pain in office workers
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that attracted over 300 fans