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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• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare historical documents that shed light on the country’s founding.
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·The government implemented new regulations to protect consumer rights
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·A film director announced plans to adapt a famous novel into a movie
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects