Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a rare bird
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school band
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 31
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·A popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row