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What Kind of Bird is This?

I saw this bird on my roof. I had to look 3 times — the bird is huge. I have not been able to identify it with the unique coloration.
Events

Reminder: Whitehall State Park Fall Clean Up on Saturday

Friends of Whitehall are hosting their annual fall trail cleanup on Saturday, October 19, 9am. All are welcome.

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Aurora Borealis

Auroras (aurora borealis) was named by Galileo in 1619, and it originates from the Roman goddess of dawn, known as aurora, while Boreas is Greek for north wind. Auroras are not unique to the northern hemisphere, and its southern counterpart is called an aurora australis or Southern Lights.
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Adventures in Iceland

The editor explores Iceland and all its unique attractions, such as volcano hikes and geothermal lagoons.
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Baby Deer X-Ing

A reminder to be on the lookout for deer this time of year. Spotted...
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Troop 4 Takes on Greylock

Troop 4 hiked Greylock this weekend.
Events

Reminder: Whitehall State Park Fall Clean Up on Saturday

Friends of Whitehall are hosting their annual fall trail cleanup on Saturday, October 21. All are welcome.
Announcements

Friends of Upton State Forest remind us that it’s time to wear Orange

From the Friends of Upton State Forest: It is time to get your orange on!...
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Local Bear gives Bird Feeder Two Thumbs-Up

Resident Elizabeth Keo snapped this shot of a juvenile bear having breakfast in the...
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Dispatch from Julie: Belted Kingfisher

For readers missing Julie Ford’s amazing pictures, we submit this from Hopkinton’s resident bird...
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Dispatch from Julie: Don’t blink!

Within 1/1000 of a second, this Dark-eyed Junco went from perched and sittin' pretty...
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Dispatch from Julie: Spring is Wild in Hopkinton

Hopkinton's resident bird expert, Julie Ford, shares pictures of a recent morning in Hopkinton.
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Dispatch from Julie: Red-tailed Hawk Dies by Gunshot

A young Red-tailed Hawk died of an apparent gunshot wound.
Events

Hopkinton Garden Club presents “The Garden Tourist’s Hudson River Valley”

Hopkinton Garden Club's Speaker Series Presents “The Garden Tourist’s Hudson River Valley.
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Obituaries

Sandra Celozzi, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on December 16

Sandra Lee Celozzi, 78, of Framingham and formerly Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Amalia “Molly” (Riga) and John J. Celozzi.
Obituaries

Jack Dunphy, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Raised in Milton, Jack graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and Boston College, where his love for Boston College hockey took root. After college, Jack answered President Kennedy’s call to join “the cause of world peace and human progress,” becoming a proud Peace Corps Volunteer.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log for December 18, 2024

Arrests On December 15, MJL of Hopkinton was arrested on charges of: Operating under the influence...
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Select Board Member charged with OUI

LaFreniere stated, "I fully accept this. It's my fault entirely." LaFreniere told police that she did not want any special treatment. She will attend tonight’s Select Board meeting, knowing that there will be comments aimed at her during the public forum. She said, “I'll be judged harshly. Let the chips fall where they may.”

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