A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·A community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a clothing line inspired by traditional patterns from Africa
• ·A local school held a science fair with student projects on renewable energy and space
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in adults
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hours
• ·A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronaut
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by drought conditions
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds for first-class mail, with most items arriving within two days.
• ·Police seized $75000 worth of counterfeit electronics in a raid on a downtown market