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 university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A local theater showed a foreign film series to introduce audiences to international cinema
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with potential medicinal value
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·Public transport companies introduced contactless payment options
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·A historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing for the resumption of outdoor sports events
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month