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James Burke, 72

James Burke, 72

James Glen Burke, 72, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marion (Davis) and Walter Burke. He was the husband of 25 years to Julie (Carlson) Burke of Hopkinton. Jim was a true outdoorsman who loved...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Owala

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Owala

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 1-year-old Owala. Here is Baypath's description of Owala: "Owala is a bright, affectionate dog who is ready to find a home of...

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Arrests/Police Log, April 1 edition

Arrests/Police Log, April 1 edition

ARRESTS None this week. [Editor’s note: The Hopkinton Independent’s policy for the arrests section is not to include the names of individuals who have been arrested.]   POLICE LOG March 24 2:17 a.m. Officer Eva Cann made checks of Legacy Farms South. 6:53 a.m....

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Photos: No Kings protest at Town Common

Photos: No Kings protest at Town Common

Hopkinton organizers hosted a protest Saturday at the Town Common that joined others across the country for the latest No Kings Day of Action. The protest was one of 3,300 events worldwide drawing an estimated 8 million people, according to No Kings organizers....

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