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 national hockey team won a crucial match to stay in the competition
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible buses
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·Theater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A major retail store announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint
• ·A famous chef opened a new downtown restaurant specializing in global fusion cuisine
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy areas during weekends
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance