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 study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults.
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts daily can reduce the risk of diabetes
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·A pet store started offering pet grooming packages that include baths, haircuts, and nail trims
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams
• ·A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown market
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 50 new stores across the country
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team