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HHS girls track begins defense of league title

HHS girls track begins defense of league title

The Hopkinton High School girls track and field team has 94 athletes this spring and a few goals in mind, including capturing another Tri-Valley League title. “We always like to win the league title, which generally means you have to be undefeated in the regular...

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Don MacNeill, 61, veterans advocate

Don MacNeill, 61, veterans advocate

Seldon “Don” MacNeill, 61, formerly of Hudson and Hopkinton, died April 9 after being transported to Milford Regional Medical Center following an accidental house fire. Don was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was survived by his wife of 20...

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Anne Stafford, 87, grew up in Woodville

Anne Stafford, 87, grew up in Woodville

Anne L. (Davis-Hookway) Stafford, a woman who could do almost anything and was never afraid to take on new challenges, passed away peacefully at the Care Dimensions Hospice House on April 16. She was 87 years old. Anne was born in Framingham. She grew up in the...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 18

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, April 18

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 of the day. The 127th Boston Marathon got off to a wet but clean start in Hopkinton on Monday morning, with some...

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Local runners complete World Marathon Challenge

Local runners complete World Marathon Challenge

Hopkinton resident Mark Valutkevich and his former longtime neighbor, Jim Coffey, are not exactly sure what inspired them to run six of the world’s premier marathons. But both can agree that the credit, or the blame, for the idea should go to Valutkevich. “I am going...

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Senior Snippets, April 19 edition

Senior Snippets, April 19 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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Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 17

Hopkinton Today: Monday, April 17

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 of the day. The 127th Boston Marathon is today. Click here for detailed information about road closures, race...

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Library Corner, April 19 edition

Library Corner, April 19 edition

For more information on any of the following programs or other activities at the library, visit hopkintonlibrary.org. The library also can be found on Facebook, @hopkintonlibrary, and on Twitter, @HopkintonPLMA. Card-Making Crafternoon Wednesday, April 19, 2-4 p.m....

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Photos: Boston Marathon start line

Photos: Boston Marathon start line

As preparations continue at the start line area for Monday's Boston Marathon, on Saturday there was a moment of silence at 2:49 p.m. in recognition of One Boston Day and to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013. "Ten years ago, we came together...

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