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Gregory Leal, 66

Gregory Leal, 66

Gregory Christopher Leal, 66, of Hopkinton passed away on July 4. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Alice (Fitzgerald) and George F. Leal Jr. He was the husband of 39 years to Rachel (Dyer) Leal of Hopkinton. Greg enjoyed spending time at Woodville Rod...

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Photos: Independence Day Parade

Photos: Independence Day Parade

The town's Democratic and Republican town committees co-hosted a July 4 parade Saturday morning in partnership with the Veterans Celebration Committee to mark the nation's 250th anniversary. The event began on Hayden Rowe Street and ended at the Town Common, where a...

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William Guthrie, 78

William Guthrie, 78

William Guthrie, 78, of Hopkinton died June 29, 2026, at Framingham’s MetroWest Medical Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was the husband of Carol (Drowne) Guthrie, to whom he was married for 39 years. Born in Bangor Maine, he was a true outdoorsman and...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Colby

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Colby

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 2-month-old Colby. Here is Baypath's description of Colby: “Looking to add a puppy to grow alongside your family? Colby may...

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Arrests/Police Log, July 1 edition

Arrests/Police Log, July 1 edition

ARRESTS June 23 9:12 p.m. On Downey Street, officers arrested a 26-year-old man from Washington Street in Mendon and charged him with possession of a Class B drug, having an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended...

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Arts Residency: Jean Bertschmann

Arts Residency: Jean Bertschmann

Quilting’s focus on community and expression has kept Jean Bertschmann involved with the art form for 40 years. “[Quilts] are often a community vehicle,” she said. “They’ve been used to raise awareness, to raise money [and] to protest.” A Marathon Quilters Guild...

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Senior Snippets, July 1 edition

Senior Snippets, July 1 edition

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone...

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