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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• ·Local businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advance
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research to support innovation in technology
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup featuring 50 artists from around the world
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with hybrid vehicles that reduce fuel consumption by 25%
• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scams