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 city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.
• ·A photographer released a book of photos showcasing the natural beauty of the region
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·Scientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 20-year career, citing health reasons.
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless speakers due to a potential fire hazard
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides