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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• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on candle making for beginners
• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter
• ·A new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·Doctors advised people to exercise regularly to prevent chronic diseases
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town, causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries.
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support