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VIDEO: Donation Jar Stolen, Principal Serenades Students and More
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Columns

From The Editor

By Gene Cassidy
Rain Is Leaving Hopkinton. Soon. We Think.
A Look at The Sunday Times A Section
Looks Like a Wet Week in Hopkinton
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About Town

By Keith Regan
5 Questions for Hopkinton Highway Manager Mike Mansir
About Town
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Police Notes

Police Investigate Suspicious People, Break-In
Woman Arrested After Attempting to Run Over Pedestrian
Larceny at Ahronian Landscape, Aggressive Dog on Rail Trail
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Patch Facts

5 Things: Hopkinton 300, Walk Against Cancer
5 Things: Elite Yoga Instructor, Solarize Update
5 Things: Mangia Pizza, Banned Books Week
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Bookshelf

By Elise J. Gilbert
Hopkinton's Vintage Books is a Local and National Treasure
Columnist Elise Gilbert Writes What You're Reading
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Hopkinton History

By Gene Cassidy
Hopkinton Welcomes Military Prison Museum Bus
Money, Lust and Vindication in Hopkinton
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In Hopkinton Schools

By Tammy Andresen
Grady Will Miss Teaching, Face New Challenges
Committee Praises Phelan for Schools Leadership
Hopkinton School Committee Wraps up 2010-11
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A Busy Mom's Corner

By Lisa Stukel
Delicious Pumpkin Dessert Ideas
No Carve Pumpkin Decorating
Christopher Columbus: The Explorer
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Humor

Questions Nobody Asked About the Snow
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Sports

Athlete of the Week: Jackie Schofield
4 Hopkinton Girls on Championship Softball Team
Hopkinton Tennis Falls to Tough Winchester Girls
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First Boston with Kelly Walsh

Hopkinton First-Time Marathoner Recalls the Run
Hopkinton's 1st-Time Marathon Columnist Tackles Hills
1st-Time Boston Marathoner Kelly Walsh Turns to Personal Trainer, Sees Results, Shares His Advice
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Weather

Share Your Winter Weather Pictures!
Hopkinton, Eastern Mass. Get Flash Freeze Warning
Use Care Picking Up Sand at Highway Department
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Letter To The Editor

Letter: Superintendent Search Process Worked Well
Letter: No Pot Shops in Holliston
Letter: Dykema's Voting Record Bill is Misleading
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Classically Healthy

By Elise J. Gilbert
Columnist Elise Gilbert Writes What's Cooking
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Frugal Family

Indian Music Concert Benefits Hopkinton Drama
Boston Marathon Starts in Hopkinton Monday
Visit Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon for Family Fun
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Hopkinton Grab & Go Kids Planner, March 23, 2011
Grab & Go Kids Planner for Hopkinton, March 16, 2011
Hopkinton Grab & Go Kids Planner for March 9, 2011
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Whiz Kid

Hopkinton Mom's Littlest Valentine
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Musings of a Multi-Tasking Mom

Ice Cream Lovers Read On
Calgon, Take Me Away!
What's for Dinner Mom?
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Great Escape

Hopkinton Residents Visit Milford's Louisa Lake
This Weekend Is Your Last Chance Hopkinton to go to The Boston Flower & Garden Show 2011
Escape to Hopkinton's Platinum Cut & Color Boutique
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Call For Nominations

Do You Know a Hopkinton Whiz Kid?
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Viewfinder

IMAGE GALLERY: Fatima Lights Draw Locals to Christmas Display
IMAGE GALLERY: Miller Students Spread Holiday Cheer to Senior Citizens
IMAGE GALLERY: Hopkinton Celebrates 4th of July with "Horribles" Parade
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Sold!

Raised Ranch Goes for $10K Under Asking
New Neighbors Coming to Hopkinton and Holliston
Three Holliston Homes Sell After Six Months
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Get Out

Day Tripping
Hopkinton Get Out Planner for April 22 to 24
Hopkinton Weekend Planner Has Music and Movement
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Patch Picks

Hopkinton 5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 20
5 Places to Spend St. Patrick's Day in Hopkinton
Hopkinton Places to Play, Turn, Watch, Prevent, Eat
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Bites Nearby

St. Paddy's Day Eaters Can Kvell Over Natick's Zaftig's
Hopkinton: Have a Quick Bite at Moe's Southwest Grill
Hopkinton: Hit the Highway to Boston's Fire + Ice
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House Hunt

17 Open Houses This Weekend
Updated Appliances Among Features of Open House Property
Condo Listed Under $170,000
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Good Taste with Lisa Stukel

Hopkinton: Try Something Unique and Delicious for Your Super Bowl Gathering: Quesadillas!
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Whiz Kids

Hopkinton Children Rally Around 5K for ALS
High School Artist Awarded Silver Medal
Hopkinton Model UN Wins Big
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Daily Patchcast

Tropical Storm Irene Has Arrived
National Weather Service Issues Warning
VIDEO: Pats Star Parties in Milford, Weekend Festival Planned in Westborough
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Ruth Ann Cote

Hopkinton: Is Your Family Ready for a Puppy?
Here Are Some Hopkinton Gluten-Free Restaurants
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VIDEO: Police Seek Public Help, Writer Thanks Neighbors
VIDEO: Officer Hit by Van and Fist, $4K Mall Heist—and More
VIDEO: Manager's Contract Not Renewed, Woman Arrested on 3rd OUI, and More
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Christine Johansen

Ready to Run and Thank You Donors!
Before Hopkinton to Boston, a Trip to Children's
Mom of 2 Boston Marathoner Really Likes Her Number
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Life With an Infant

By Tammy Andresen
Hopkinton Writer: Is This Supposed To Get Easier?
Hopkinton Patch Writer's Father's Day Top 10
Counting Baby to Sleep
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Daily PatchCast

VIDEO: Donation Jar Stolen, Principal Serenades Students and More
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115th Boston Marathon

Hopkinton Marathoners on Team that Raised $1.5M
Hopkinton Runners Shine Among Marathon Record-Makers
Finishing Times for Framingham's Runners
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Hopkinton to Boston

List of Hopkinton Runners in The Boston Marathon
Hopkinton Man to Run His 15th Boston Marathon to Honor A Special Friend Fighting Cancer
Hopkinton Man to Run Boston Marathon for Dana Farber
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Hopkinton Pet of the Week

Kumar Grew Up Outdoors but Wants a Home Inside
Ivan is Our Pet of the Week
Hawk is a Beautiful Boy
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Hopkinton Outdoors

Hopkinton Family Fishing Follows Trout Stocking
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Opinion

OPINION: Herr for Selectman
OPINION: Senator Kerry on Jobs
Sen. Brown calls Wisconsin budget 'will of the people'
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Viewfinder

Image Gallery: MetroWest Chamber Holds Golf Tournament
Image Gallery: Irene's Mark
A Large Maple Down
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Hillers Sports with Adam Gateley

Working Vacation for Hopkinton Track & Lacrosse
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High School Life with Evan Katz

Hopkinton Student Sees Foreign Exchange from Both Sides
Hopkinton High Senior Gets a Break at His College Choice
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Candidate for Hopkinton Town Government

Richard de Mont for Hopkinton School Committee
Hopkinton Candidates: Send Your Statement, Photo to Patch
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Catherine Cote at Hopkinton High School

Hopkinton Frisbee Team Blitzkriegs the Competition
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Hopkinton Veterans Speak

From Hopkinton to West Point to the Green Berets
Hopkinton Veteran Served in WWII Africa and Italy
Hopkinton Veteran Served Aboard USS Appalachian
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Students Select Hopkinton Heroes

Hopkinton Hero: Principal Ilene Silver
Hopkinton Hero Teaches Students How to Learn
Hopkinton Hero: Mrs K at Hopkinton Public Library
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Class of 2011

Class President Will Relle off to Boston College
Devin Dourney off to Stonehill College
Hopkinton High Salutatorian Hadley off to Harvard
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Hopkinton by the Numbers

Hopkinton by the Numbers: Historical Edition
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Top 10 Redbox Rentals

Top Local DVDs: 'Rite' does Wrong to 'Gnomeo & Juliet'
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Fact of the Day

Did You Know This?
Hopkinton Fast Fact: Wheelchair Marathoners
Hopkinton Fast Fact: D3 and FL Look Alike
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Contributor Corner

A Thank You Note to Hopkinton Donors
A Blood Drive, An Open House and More
Logo Contest Closed, Vacation Spots Still Open and More
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By the Numbers

Boston Marathon by the Numbers
Hopkinton in 1911 By the Numbers
Hopkinton Public Library Usage Rises in 2011
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Social Media Saturdays

Support Sports Through Social Media
Hooray for Social Media
A Hopkinton Folk Artist is Our Pick of the Week
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Look Who's Tweeting

Look Who's Tweeting
Look Who's Tweeting
Look Who's Tweeting
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What We Learned on Patch

In Case You Missed it: Feb. 19-25
In Case You Missed It: Feb. 12-18
In Case You Missed it: Feb. 5 - Feb. 18
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Lunch Menus

What's for Lunch?
What's for Lunch?
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Library Lending

Red Mist is Now Available
5 Must Read Christmas Stories
Listen to a Good Story
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Patch Passport

Your Patch Passport to Natick
Your Patch Passport to Westborough
Your Patch Passport to Shrewsbury
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Athlete of the Week

By Lisa Stukel
Eighth-Grade Cut Motivates JV Basketball Player
Hillers Decathlete Hurdles Over The Competition
Demons Hockey Players Tear Up The Rink At the TD Bank Garden
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OMG PD

Turtle, Absentee Juror Prompt Police Action
Annoying Singer, Mysterious Opening Door Prompt 911 Calls
Flashing Motorcyclist and Flashing Lights Prompt 911 Calls
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Last Chance

Last Chance: Get Rid of May's Yard Waste
Last Chance: Make Room for Plants
Last Chance: Don't Wait Until the Last Minute for Mom
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You Ask, Patch Answers

What Does Bison Burger Have on Its Menu?
Where Can I Buy Corned Beef in Holliston?
What Was the Helicopter I Heard in Holliston This Morning?
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Gone, But Not Forgotten

Former Hopkinton Priest Dead at 83
Obituary: Hopkinton Historical Society Member
Obituary: John McKenzie
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Fire Notes

Holliston Fire Log: Mutual Aid to Ashland, Washington Street Crash
Fire Log: Cornell's Roof Fire, Car Crash on Erika Lane
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Where in Hopkinton

Where Can You Find These Barber's Trinkets?
Where in Hopkinton: The Royal Family
Where in Hopkinton: Do you Recognize This H?
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Found on the Pinboard

Found on the PinBoard: May 21
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Patch Picture of the Week Contest

PHOTO CONTEST: Mother's Day
WINNER: Wedding Photo Contest
PHOTO CONTEST: Weddings
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Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
Cleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
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