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

(责任编辑：河北区)

• ·Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Students attended a workshop on environmental conservation
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 25 countries over the next 12 months.
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter