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Need a Resolution? Join the Hopkinton Trails Club!

Are your resolutions focused on spending more time in nature? How about getting fit or connecting with new, like-minded people? Great, join the Hopkinton Trails Club!
Humor

Hopkintoon: Character Conservation

Take a moment to applaud a couple of Hopkintons best ideas for supporting our quality of life

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Nature

Merry Christmas!

Although Christmas is a time of joy and reflection, it is also a reminder of the might of community and compassion. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another special holiday, this season beckons us to unite in gratitude and goodwill.
Nature

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.
Nature

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.
Nature

Adventures in Iceland

The editor explores Iceland and all its unique attractions, such as volcano hikes and geothermal lagoons.
Nature

Baby Deer X-Ing

A reminder to be on the lookout for deer this time of year. Spotted...
Nature

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!...
Nature

Local Bear gives Bird Feeder Two Thumbs-Up

Resident Elizabeth Keo snapped this shot of a juvenile bear having breakfast in the...
Nature

Dispatch from Julie: Belted Kingfisher

For readers missing Julie Ford’s amazing pictures, we submit this from Hopkinton’s resident bird...
Nature

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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HHS took the VEX V5 High Stakes Championship and qualified for MA state-wide Competition! 

On Saturday, January 18, Hopkinton High School Robotics hosted a VEX V5 “High Stakes”...
Schools

Jessica Bruce: Finalist for US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Coach of the Year

TopSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) offers an inclusive, non-competitive environment where players of all abilities can develop skills, build confidence, and make lasting friendships. Only offered through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs, the program adapts its structure to meet the needs of every player, creating a space where everyone can have a chance to play the game regardless of their ability or experience.
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Hopkinton Police Incident Log for January 21, 2025

Arrests On January 16, HMC of Marlborough was arrested on charges of: Trespassing January 13 911 caller reported...
Obituaries

Eleanor Hahesy, recent Hopkinton resident, passed away on January 14

Born in Everett, Massachusetts, Mrs. Hahesy grew up in nearby Revere, attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Boston, and graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a bachelor of fine arts in  painting and drawing.
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