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Tales from a Townie: The hatchet

Tales from a Townie: The hatchet

This adventure takes place when I was about 13 years old. It was a crystal-clear, cold morning while we were on February school vacation. We were hanging out in my friend Steve’s basemen. There was about 6 inches of snow on the ground, so we probably would go sledding...

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Arts Residency: Phil Antoniades

Arts Residency: Phil Antoniades

A tour of Japan with the UC Berkeley jazz ensemble convinced drummer Phil Antoniades to pursue music as a profession. After transferring to and graduating from Berklee College of Music, he worked to build companies supporting independent artists. One business he...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Royce

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Royce

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-year-old Royce. Here is Baypath's description of Royce: "Royce is a young, happy-go-lucky pup with a goofy grin and a heart...

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Arts Residency: Alper Rozy

Arts Residency: Alper Rozy

Hopkinton High School senior Alper Rozy has an appetite for growing his musical abilities. “Alper has been one of our most musically curious students,” said HHS band director Craig Hay. “He is constantly studying jazz music and how he can play his saxophone.” Rozy...

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