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Library Corner, Aug. 31 edition

Library Corner, Aug. 31 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. #ActuallyAutistic Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m....

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Hopkinton Little League 11U team captures state title

Hopkinton Little League 11U team captures state title

The Hopkinton Little League 11-and-under baseball team had an eventful summer, winning the state championship as well as the Tondorf Tournament — despite sometimes having to play in two tournaments on the same day. Hopkinton had not fielded a team in the 11U state...

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Robert Haley, 75

Robert Haley, 75, of Hopkinton died Aug. 26 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Navask) Haley, to whom he was married for 49 years. Born in Melrose, he was the son of the late James and Marguerite (Babineau)...

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Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 30

Hopkinton Today: Tuesday, Aug. 30

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 and video of the day. When Hopkinton High School rising senior Vihaan Agarwal and some friends noticed a lack of...

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Noel Adams, 81

Noel Adams, 81

Noel Adrianne Hallett Adams, 81, of Hopkinton passed away at her home on Aug. 24. Born in Springfield in 1940, she was the daughter of the late “Meme” Bernice (Regula) and Reuben Hallett of Burlington, Vermont. Noel was a 1962 graduate of the University of Vermont,...

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Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 29

Hopkinton Today: Monday, Aug. 29

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 and video of the day. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett announced via press release Saturday that Deputy...

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Schools Notebook: Local collegians shine

University of Maine rising senior George Bradbury of Hopkinton recently completed the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) summer internship program within the Estimating Department. Bradbury, who is majoring in finance and accounting, focused on providing estimates...

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Hilma Albrecht, 97

Hilma Albrecht, 97

Hilma E. Albrecht, 97, of Hopkinton (formerly of River Edge, New Jersey) died peacefully on Aug. 22. She was predeceased by her husbands, William H. Brewer (1968) and Robert Albrecht (2013), and a son, William Brewer (2021).  Hilma is survived by son Stephen (Gayla)...

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Francis McGuire, 78

Francis McGuire, 78

Francis J. “Frank” McGuire, 78, died suddenly on Aug. 23 at his home in Hopkinton. He was the beloved husband of the late Donna (Marone) McGuire, who died in August of 2012. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Eleanor (Welch) McGuire. He grew up...

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