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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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A city installed public art murals in downtown areas, attracting more tourists
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The government increased funding for healthcare services in rural areas
• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·A professional cyclist won a prestigious race setting a new course record
• ·A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies