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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• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·A classic rock band announced a farewell tour after 40 years of performing
• ·A local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·A famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products can reduce indoor air pollution and improve health
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·Scientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique coloration
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents