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Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 29 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Jan. 29 edition

ARRESTS January 25 4:46 p.m. Sgt. William Burchard, Sgt. Arthur Schofield and Officers Adam Rowe and Nicholas Saletnik responded to a report of a vehicle driving into a house on Oakhurst Road. No damage to the house was reported, and no personal injuries were...

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Jon Burke, 37

Jon Burke, 37

Jon RV Burke, 37, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, and formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly after a long and difficult battle with his inner demons on Jan. 28, 2025. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Cindy (Vyska) Carey of South Carolina and James G. Burke...

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Hillers wrestlers rise to challenge

Hillers wrestlers rise to challenge

Hopkinton High School wrestling coach Corey Mills has been proud of his team this winter, particularly the way the athletes have competed against some of the top programs in the area. “The kids have been really great and accepting of challenges along the way,” Mills...

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Library Corner, Jan. 29 edition

Library Corner, Jan. 29 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. Schedule Update...

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Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized

At the University of Wisconsin, Cathryn Leighton (School of Business) was named to the dean’s list, Spencer Smith (School of Business) was named to the dean’s list and Prithvi Venkatesh (College of Engineering) was named to the dean’s honor list for the fall semester....

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Senior Snippets, Jan. 29 edition

Senior Snippets, Jan. 29 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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Donna Lowell, 81

Donna Lowell, 81

Surrounded by family, Donna Irene Lowell, a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, died Jan. 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Donna was married to the love of her life, Charles Francis Lowell, for 53 years prior to his passing in 2019. Donna was a nurturer at heart, evidenced by...

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