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Start Line Brewing expansion running on time

Start Line Brewing expansion running on time

Start Line Brewing’s much-anticipated expansion project is nearing the finish line. Due to its popularity and success over the last three years, the Hayden Rowe Street brewery soon will be offering its patrons additional seating, live entertainment and more menu...

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Eagle Scout Jack Brennan recognized by BOS

Eagle Scout Jack Brennan recognized by BOS

Selectmen at their April 9 meeting recognized and approved a proclamation for Troop 4 Eagle Scout Jack Brennan. A Hopkinton High School senior, Brennan is the son of Sgt. Timothy Brennan of the Hopkinton Police Department and Kim Brennan, the assistant scoutmaster for...

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HCA student shares pottery lessons on service trip

HCA student shares pottery lessons on service trip

A student at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts took her desire to help others and her passion for the arts on an “eye-opening experience” in February. Amelia English traveled to the Dominican Republic during February school break through the organization Nuestros...

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Easter Egg Hunt at Town Common April 20

Easter Egg Hunt at Town Common April 20

The annual Hopkinton Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 20 at the Town Common. Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by local businesses, the event is a longstanding tradition. High school volunteers will hide thousands of plastic eggs...

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HHS duo won’t soon forget BAA Japan trip

HHS duo won’t soon forget BAA Japan trip

Two Hopkinton High School cross country athletes had the run of their life this February — a run that began close to 7,000 miles away from home. HHS senior Amanda Hansen and junior Kayla McCann were chosen to be representatives of the Boston Athletic Association at...

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Hopkinton Marathon Committee welcomes all

Hopkinton Marathon Committee welcomes all

“It all starts here” in Hopkinton. On behalf of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, we graciously extend a warm welcome to all the runners and visitors of the world who will be spending time in our beautiful community for the start of the 123rd running of the Boston...

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In long run, Hopkinton gets financial boost

In long run, Hopkinton gets financial boost

Town benefits from BAA contributions, donation of bibs for charity The Boston Athletic Association, through the generous support of principal sponsor John Hancock, makes financial contributions each year to Hopkinton and all of the communities along the route of the...

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Baker-Brown, McConville, Champney among race starters

Baker-Brown, McConville, Champney among race starters

For more than 100 years, a member of the Brown family — Hopkinton and Boston’s iconic sports family — has started the Boston Marathon, and that tradition will continue with the 123rd edition of the race in 2019. The Boston Athletic Association selects starters for...

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An enduring friendship benefits respite center

An enduring friendship benefits respite center

There is a bond among high school friends that, for those who are lucky enough, endures well into adulthood. Kimberly Searfoorce and Hopkinton resident Molly Myers understand that bond all too well as the two have been there for each other since their teens. That...

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Palmer perseveres to fulfill dream

Palmer perseveres to fulfill dream

HHS grad’s health issues, autism can’t stop him from meeting challenge According to his mother, Mike Palmer is one of those kids “you don’t say ‘no’ to, because all that does is make him dig his heels in even harder.” He was born with low muscle tone due to a...

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