Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide

Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strengthLocal school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools

Tech startup unveils portable solar charger that works in low-light conditionsFarmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfallCity announces plan to convert old factory into community art space

Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adultsMajor airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions

Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists

Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populationsAstronomers share new images of Jupiter’s moons captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average timeStudy finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent

Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruitPolice department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazards

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• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income
• ·A local hospital announced it will expand its emergency department, adding 20 new beds and hiring 50 more staff members.
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A new design museum opened with exhibits on modern architecture