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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• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·A major airline planned to add more flights to tourist destinations
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·A new highway project is expected to create thousands of jobs
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist
• ·The railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding
• ·The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theft
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international cities
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a regional grocery store chain