People are trying anything and everything to make face masks more comfortable, and finding a solution that works best for you is important so that you can do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Typically, the 3D printer in Jason Cyprowski’s Murrysville home is more of an entertaining curiosity. “My daughters made cookie cutters, and my son’s made some little toys with it,” Cyprowski said.

For two women in Springfield, making mask extenders is simply a small gesture to help make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic. After learning of the trouble that frontline and essential workers ...