Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animalsPostal service adds extra delivery days for holidays

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stressHardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionA drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell agingA community center offered free language classes for refugee families

A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locationsResearchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%

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• ·A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·The national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music
• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of bank robberies in the region
• ·A study found music while working increases productivity by up to 15% for some people
• ·Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone that can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes or less
• ·A farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 500
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·A pet groomer added a teeth-cleaning service for dogs that became popular among local pet owners
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options