A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredients

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsToy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-being

Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesA study found that regular meditation can improve focus and reduce symptoms of ADHD in adults

A small business owner started offering online workshops to teach others how to start their own businessesA city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations

A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperaturesA pet rescue organization started a "senior pet adoption" campaign to find homes for older dogs and cats

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• ·The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areas
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its events
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·Florist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowers
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces obesity risk in teens