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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• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·The government planned to build 10,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·A charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·Online platform launches new feature to connect freelance workers with clients
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·A farm started a petting zoo
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs