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Tales from a Townie: The porch rocker

Tales from a Townie: The porch rocker

I first became acquainted with the green rocker on my grandmother’s front porch at 33 Ash Street when I was about 3. I would stand there hoping someone would lift me up onto the chair, which they often did. I would rock as hard as I could. I was “king of the world.” I...

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Thomas Wallent, 87

Thomas Wallent, 87

Thomas S. Wallent, 87, of Southborough passed away March 13, 2025. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Amelia (Gaidis) and Simon Wallent. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Patricia (Callinan) Wallent. Tom was honorably discharged at the rank of E-4...

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James Daley, 84, longtime resident

James Daley, 84, longtime resident

Mr. James G. Daley Sr., 84, of Hopkinton died March 12, 2025, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Westborough after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Rand) Daley. Jim was born in Middletown, New York, the son of the...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Orion

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Orion

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 7-month-old Orion. Here is Baypath's description of Orion: “Meet Orion! The smallest of his siblings, Orion may be little,...

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