Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone

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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• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·The United Nations released a report highlighting progress in global poverty reduction efforts
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·A library started a teen book club focused on young adult fiction, drawing 20+ members
• ·A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A local business association organized a networking event for small business owners and entrepreneurs
• ·An oil company announced plans to invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life