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Independent Thoughts: Year in Review: Bull to backups

Independent Thoughts: Year in Review: Bull to backups

I was at the dentist a couple of weeks ago to get a tooth capped. The dentist asked me to open my mouth. She took a look, and her initial comment — this is an exact quote, word for word, I remember it well — was, “Yikes.” While stuck in the chair waiting for the...

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Young Hillers girls basketball forges own identity

Young Hillers girls basketball forges own identity

Hopkinton High School girls basketball fans will notice quite a few new faces on the floor this season. The team graduated six seniors who played the lion’s share of the minutes last winter. What this year’s team lacks in experience, so far it has made up in effort....

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Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 13 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Dec. 13 edition

ARRESTS December 7 11:36 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle crashed on West Main Street, drove right through the median, then drove away. A second caller reported the vehicle possibly hit a tree and may have heavy front end damage. Officer Nicholas Saletnik responded...

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Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 14

Hopkinton Today: Wednesday, Dec. 14

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo and video of the day. The restaurant offerings in Hopkinton will be a little less diverse next year. After 30...

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MacDonald heads to College Football Playoff with TCU

MacDonald heads to College Football Playoff with TCU

Christian MacDonald, a walk-on wide receiver on the football team at Texas Christian University, was confident the Horned Frogs would have a strong 2022 season after a disappointing 2021. Little did he know how well things would go. TCU won its first 12 games and,...

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HHS boys hoops has need for speed

HHS boys hoops has need for speed

Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane has a deep team this season — and that’s an especially good thing, because he wants the Hillers to hustle. “We have got quite a few guys we are hoping to play this year, and we want to play with a good pace and get...

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Richard Stewart, 91

Richard Stewart, 91

Richard C. “Dick” Stewart, 91, of Hopkinton passed away Dec. 12. He leaves his beloved wife of 67 years, Janet (Pyne) Stewart; their children, Karen Irvine and husband Skip of Cramerton, North Caroline, Brenda Stewart and husband Bruce Zalneraitis of Port Ludlow,...

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Esmin Haven, 72

Esmin Haven, 72

Es Haven, 72, passed away Dec. 8 at her home in Buzzards Bay. She was the wife of Kent Haven. They were happily married for 52 years. Born in Montreal, she was the daughter of the late Lily (Apostolakos) and Achilles Saloukas. She was raised on Long Island, New York,...

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Therren Strout, 83

Therren Strout, 83

Therren (Terry) A. Strout, 83, passed away Nov. 16 peacefully at home. She was the wife of Lee R. Strout, celebrating their 63rd anniversary Sept. 7, 2022. Born in Miami, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Thelma (Beach) Baggett. She was raised and educated...

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Deborah Hadlock, 68

Deborah Hadlock, 68

Deborah Jean Hadlock, 68, died peacefully at home on Dec. 9 after a long battle with ALS. Deb spent the day surrounded by family and listening to her favorite soundtrack, “Out of Africa.” Deborah was born Feb. 19, 1954. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 13

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Dec. 13

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo and video of the day. Town Manager Norman Khumalo announced Monday that a public information session regarding...

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Breslin set to continue softball career at UConn

Breslin set to continue softball career at UConn

The first time Kaitlyn Breslin stepped on the campus at the University of Connecticut, she knew it was a place where she would want to continue her athletic career. It was the summer before her junior season, and the Hopkinton resident attended a softball camp at the...

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Hopkinton to offer free clothing recycling

Hopkinton to offer free clothing recycling

The Town of Hopkinton on Monday announced a partnership with Helpsy to offer a free and easy home pickup clothing recycling service for the community. Starting Monday, residents can request for unwanted clothing textile items to be picked up at their homes by Helpsy....

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