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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• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·A study showed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes
• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniors
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression