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Susan Kane, 82

Susan Kane, 82

Susan Vachout Kane, 82, of Westborough and formerly Hopkinton, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Jane (Fitzpatrick) and William J. Vachout and...

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Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 19 edition

Arrests/Police Log, Feb. 19 edition

ARRESTS February 11 7:42 p.m. A motorist reported she was behind an erratic driver on West Main Street. Sgt. Cody Normandin and Officers Peter Lord and Matthew LaTour responded and conducted a motor vehicle stop. A 35-year-old Ware resident was arrested and charged...

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Donna Tanis, 87

Donna Tanis, 87

Donna L. Tanis, 87, of Hopkinton and formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on Jan. 17, 2025, after a long period of declining health. Born June 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Helen (Branch) and Donald A. Simmons. Some of Donna's happiest memories were of...

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David Cabral, 63

David Cabral, 63

Mr. David S. Cabral, 63, died unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2025, at his residence in Marlborough. David was born in Framingham, the son of the late George J. Cabral and the late Eva M. (Swift) Lindsey Cabral. He attended grammar school in Hopkinton and was a graduate of...

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Kathleen Doran, 91

Kathleen Doran, 91

Kathleen Marie Doran passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2025. She will lovingly be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the heart of her family, always giving unconditional love and encouragement. Kathy was born in Brooklyn,...

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Ciri to continue soccer career at UNH

Ciri to continue soccer career at UNH

Soccer has taken Nina Ciri all over the country, but next fall, the Hopkinton resident and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School student will be heading somewhere relatively close to home to continue her athletic career. Ciri chose the University of New Hampshire, a...

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Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Timon

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Timon

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 Timon. Here is Baypath's description of Timon: “Timon is a friendly and energetic young dog with a big heart and...

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