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Local runners complete World Marathon Challenge

Local runners complete World Marathon Challenge

Hopkinton resident Mark Valutkevich and his former longtime neighbor, Jim Coffey, are not exactly sure what inspired them to run six of the world’s premier marathons. But both can agree that the credit, or the blame, for the idea should go to Valutkevich. “I am going...

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HHS boys hockey falls short in championship game

HHS boys hockey falls short in championship game

A stellar effort from senior goalie Jack Lang and an early lead were not enough for the Hopkinton High School boys hockey team, as the Hillers came up short in the state title game, falling 4-1 to Canton at TD Garden on Sunday. Canton (22-4), the No. 3 seed in the...

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Karner blazes her own coaching path

Karner blazes her own coaching path

Jessie Karner has established herself as a multisport coach in Hopkinton, and much of her success has been in sports that are traditionally male-dominated. Karner is coaching football and wrestling at the middle school level and recently began coaching softball as...

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Hillers skiers eye state meet

Hillers skiers eye state meet

As the ski season winds to a close, several Hopkinton skiers are expected to land a spot in the state meet. The boys and girls teams showed constant improvement throughout the year as they have sharpened their racing skills. “We have newer kids on the team and they...

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