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Apr 2026 10

Boston Marathon 2026: Gilbreath shows heart by taking on marathon challenge

Keith Gilbreath has run a dozen marathons, including Boston, but when he takes to the starting line this April to run for Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse, it’s going to feel like a bit of a comeback. Gilbreath last ran Boston in 2023 before a bout with atrial...

Apr 2026 9

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Beansprout

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is Beansprout. Here is Baypath's description of Beansprout: “Beansprout is an adorable little pup with a sweet personality...

Apr 2026 9

Boston Marathon 2026: Scouts, twin brother provide motivation for Ruprecht

Roland Ruprecht has double the reasons to run the Boston Marathon. The Hopkinton resident is raising money for the Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association. The organization, he said, has greatly benefited his 8-year-old son Emmett, a member of Cub Scout Pack 97....

Apr 2026 9

Boston Marathon 2026: Gittlen runs to push new Baypath shelter over finish line

Sandra Gittlen is proud to be a back-of-the-pack marathon runner. “I’m never going to be fast at all,” she said. “I just figure I should enjoy it. I always joke that I get my money’s worth.” The 55-year-old Northborough resident has been running marathons almost as...

Apr 2026 8

Arts Residency: Charusmitha Ram

Charusmitha Ram practices multiple art forms and has a particular love for ceramics. Currently she focuses on printmaking and teaches classes at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Her love of art grew during her school days in India. “I participated in many...

Apr 2026 8

Boston Marathon 2026: Hopkinton native Roche sees impact of run for Live4Evan

For Elizabeth Roche, running the Boston Marathon was a long-term aspiration that began when she was growing up in Hopkinton. “From the early ages of the Kenyan runner day at Elmwood and being at the start line every year, those were really memorable to me,” Roche...

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