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Janice Dayton, 78

Janice Dayton, 78

Janice Ellen Donahue Dayton passed on Jan. 13 after suffering the debilitating and degenerative effects of Alzheimer's disease for many years. She was born in Framingham on May 8, 1942, to Norman and Hilma (Ruggles) Donahue, the first of five children. The family...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 8

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Feb. 8

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 video or two to brighten your morning. The latest COVID-19 update for Hopkinton includes the latest vaccine...

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Patricia Grogan, 82

Patricia Grogan, 82

Patricia M. Grogan, 82, of Westborough, passed away Jan. 28. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Francis J. Grogan. Born in Mattapoisett, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Ethel C. (Raymond) Merchant. Patricia graduated from Southborough High...

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Kevin Mahoney, 65

Kevin P. Mahoney, 65, of Riverside, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Jan. 25. He is preceded in death by his wife, Muriel (Lepine) Mahoney. He leaves behind his sister, Doreen Garner of Upton, his brother, Thomas Mahoney...

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Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 5

Hopkinton Today: Friday, Feb. 5

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 video or two to brighten your morning. School will start later this fall at Hopkinton High School, Hopkinton Middle...

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Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 4

Hopkinton Today: Thursday, Feb. 4

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 video or two to brighten your morning. The efforts of former Hopkinton resident Clifford Kistner, along with the...

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Give a hoot: Injured owl rescued, released

Give a hoot: Injured owl rescued, released

Former Hopkinton resident Clifford Kistner was driving near the Hopkinton/Upton line Jan. 3 when he saw something troubling. A vehicle ahead of him struck a bird, which then bounced off the windshield and landed, flopping and apparently disoriented, on the side of the...

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