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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• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A hotel started offering free breakfast to guests which increased customer satisfaction scores
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of remote indigenous communities
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront