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 community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to longevity in humans
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea improves sleep quality in seniors
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 500
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating
• ·A tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops