A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal 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 star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalTech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality

Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produceCity announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer

Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetesMajor airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub

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• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A major tech firm released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel
• ·A bookstore launched a teen book club focusing on young adult novels with diverse characters and themes
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases