Photos: Live4Evan Octoberfest at Start Line Brewing

Jan 2026 22

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Betty

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-year-old Betty. Here is Baypath's description of Betty: "Looking for a sweet, easygoing companion? Meet Betty, a senior...

Jan 2026 15

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Lizzy

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 5-year-old Lizzy. Here is Baypath's description of Lizzy: “Lizzy is a 5-year-old scruffy sweetheart looking for a home to...

Jan 2026 14

Lehane takes on 7-continent marathon challenge for Respite Center

Sandy Lehane blames it all on her dad — kiddingly, of course. A runner in high school, Lehane had hung up her running shoes when her father told her in 2011 that he would be “so proud” to see her run the Boston Marathon. “I should have been glad that he didn’t say...

Jan 2026 14

Arts Residency: Caroline Ozmun

Hopkinton High School senior Caroline Ozmun focuses her work in the school’s advanced photography course on capturing images of buildings and structures in black and white. “This project highlights how a simple approach can reveal surprising beauty,” said Sterling...

Jan 2026 8

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Dottie

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 3-year-old Dottie. Here is Baypath's description of Dottie: "Dottie is ready to start the new year in a home of her own....

Jan 2026 1

Photos: New Year’s Eve Family Fun at HCA

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Wednesday hosted its annual New Year's Eve Family Fun event, celebrating the changing of the calendar a few hours early so children could take part.