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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• ·A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contract
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·A fashion brand used natural dyes
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households