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 calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to longevity in humans
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·The national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool