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 farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A tech company released a new app to help people manage their finances
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 monthly listeners
• ·The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practices
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·A new mobile game tournament attracted over 10000 participants from around the world
• ·A famous author released their first novel in five years to critical acclaim
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests