Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone

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 local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materials
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for healthcare workers at a hospital
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A major bookstore chain announced plans to open more locations in small towns
• ·A new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health