Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniorsCar manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single chargeVolunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster

Radio station launches new program focused on local business storiesChemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months

Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingA local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront

The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countriesResearchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance

A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language filmsLocal police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals

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• ·A hospital hired more doctors to reduce wait times for appointments
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·The government launched a program to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain
• ·Tea shop introduces new blends using herbs grown in local gardens
• ·A university offered online courses for working adults
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter