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 local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·A study found that spending time with pets reduces stress and improves overall mental well-being
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·A social media platform introduced a new feature to limit the spread of harmful content
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night, attracting millions of viewers and sparking widespread discussion online.
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·A smartphone company released a waterproof model
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea fish living near hydrothermal vents
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher