The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 days

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting traffic hazardsArt gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities

Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle sorenessElectronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days

The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updatesA celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of waterA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

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• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion week
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free dental checkups for senior pets during spring month
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Scientists found a new moon orbiting a gas giant in our solar system