A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·A national park recorded a 20% increase in visitor numbers compared to the same month last year
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news
• ·The government announced plans to build more mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find volunteer opportunities in their community
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·The stock market rose 2% following the release of positive manufacturing data