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 new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hours
• ·Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·A large supermarket chain announced it will start selling locally grown produce exclusively in its stores, supporting regional farmers.
• ·Researchers found that regular swimming improves cardiovascular health in older adults
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Movie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets
• ·A popular online store added a line of eco-friendly cleaning products made from natural ingredients
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advance
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western district