Photos: Puzzle race at library

Apr 2026 16

Boston Marathon 2026: Marguerite honors loved ones with run for addiction treatment

Andrea Marguerite hopes her first marathon run can make a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction and substance use disorders. “If I can take that experience and turn it into something that helps even one person or one family, it’s just so much...

Apr 2026 16

Boston Marathon 2026: Prior makes commitment to stay healthy, support youth football

Running the Boston Marathon takes a lot of heart. Matt Prior understands that more than most. A year ago, the Hopkinton resident faced “one of the toughest challenges of my life.” He was diagnosed with heart failure and myocarditis, which required an ablation...

Apr 2026 16

Tales from a Townie: Many lives of 1 Ash Street

The current generation recognizes 1 Ash Street as the local home to the Boston Athletic Association, organizer of the Boston Marathon. But this building, located at the intersection with East Main Street, about 50 feet from the Boston Marathon start line, has a...

Apr 2026 16

Boston Marathon 2026: Santucci pounds pavement for Project Just Because

Heather Santucci plans to finish the Boston Marathon in seconds. “I grew up with a dad who told me: You can do anything for 30 seconds,” she said. So, one second at a time, she said, “I can do this for a couple of hours.” Her father also provided a different sort...

Apr 2026 16

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Pebbles

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 6-year-old Pebbles. Here is Baypath's description of Pebbles: “At around 6 years old, Pebbles is the perfect mix of great...