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 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  |