Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·The government announced plans to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwide
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·Plant store offers tips for caring for succulents and cacti
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers