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 city council approved funding to repair potholes on 15 major roads
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·Ice cream shop makes small batch ice cream with flavors like lavender honey
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·A farm launched an online ordering system allowing customers to purchase fresh produce for home delivery
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to address complaints from shoppers and business owners
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep patterns
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-store