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Local Boston Marathon runners credit crowds, weather

Local Boston Marathon runners credit crowds, weather

Local runners who completed the 129th Boston Marathon credited the near-ideal weather and the always supportive crowd with providing a boost Monday. Peter LaGoy ran his fourth Boston, finishing in 3 hours, 28 minutes 29 seconds. He noted that he ran a 1:43 first half...

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Photos: Marathon festivities at Town Common

Photos: Marathon festivities at Town Common

The Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department hosted its Celebrate the Start Line event on the Town Common on Saturday, ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon. As part of the festivities, the Hopkinton Marathon Committee sponsored a 100-yard dash for children at the...

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Honorary starters: O’Brien, Cann, Murphy

Honorary starters: O’Brien, Cann, Murphy

You might not know Pat O’Brien, but chances are you’ve seen the retired police officer around town. Whether working a police detail or organizing and supervising community events for the Friends of Hopkinton, O’Brien usually can be found somewhere in town helping to...

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Mullen runs Boston for Hopkinton Education Foundation

Mullen runs Boston for Hopkinton Education Foundation

As the mother of a tweenager, Kaitlyn Mullen knows how difficult it can be for a parent to impress their child. Running the Boston Marathon is one of those rare opportunities. “I don’t do much that impresses her, but this impressed her,” Mullen said with a laugh. “I’m...

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