A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal 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 star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalTech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality

Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produceCity announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer

Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetesMajor airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub

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• ·Local schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability
• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·Farmers used new irrigation techniques to improve crop yields during dry months
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a famous children’s book writer