Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A heavy rainstorm hit the southern region causing flooding in several small towns
• ·A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms
• ·A social media influencer collaborated with a beauty brand to launch a product line
• ·Farmers in the coastal region reported higher yields of seafood due to improved aquaculture techniques
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The school district provided training for teachers on mental health support
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarity
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace