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Library Corner, June 17 edition

Library Corner, June 17 edition

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. Visit the library’s website calendar for event registration information. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary. ADULT PROGRAMS...

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Senior Snippets, June 17 edition

Senior Snippets, June 17 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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HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title

HHS softball rolls to 18-win season, TVL title

A veteran group led the Hopkinton High School softball team to an 18-4 record this season, including a spot in the final 16 in the team’s first season in Division 1. Coach Shannon Allberry-Yerardi brought most of her key cogs back from last season, and it showed as...

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Hillers boys track among top 10 in state

Hillers boys track among top 10 in state

Coming off the best indoor track season in the program’s history, Hopkinton High School boys outdoor track and field coach Brian Prescott was hoping for a strong follow-up act in the spring. He got just that, as the Hillers marched through the Tri-Valley League...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lola

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lola

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 8-year-old Lola. Here is Baypath's description of Lola: “The best part about getting older? Knowing exactly what matters —...

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Richard Lawton, 68

Richard Lawton, 68

Richard J.B. Lawton Sr., 68, passed away on June 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, adventure, friendship and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Born July 14, 1957, in Cambridge, Richard’s journey began with humble roots and a determination that...

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Arrests/Police Log, June 10 edition

Arrests/Police Log, June 10 edition

ARRESTS June 3 6:54 a.m. A caller reported a group of males fighting at Sandy Beach on Lakeshore Drive. Sgt. Cody Normandin, Sgt. Aaron O’Neil and Officers Sean McKeon and Noah Buentello responded and assisted. One witness shared a video of the incident. A 70-year-old...

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