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Hopkinton, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Hopkinton! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How did college stars fare on Hopkintonās championship cross country course?
- Planning a foliage day trip? See why Hopkinton anchors a top route.
- Why Hopkinton schools saw zero formal book complaints statewide.
Also on today's calendar: Age Gracefully - Assisted Stretching & Mobility Event by Flexable and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesnāt take a bath? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.
- Monday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
- Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 55 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Golomb and Carbone lead UNH women's cross country to sixth at New England meet (straffordnews.com) ā UNHās womenās cross country team brought major collegiate competition to Hopkinton yesterday, finishing sixth at the New England Championships held at the Hopkinton State Fairgrounds. Three Wildcats placed in the top 45, led by freshman Lila Golomb in 24th, while Boston College took the team title. The meet showcased regional talent on a course local runners know well. 
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ā¢ New Hampshire and More Showcase Best Covered Bridge Routes for an Unforgettable Autumn Escape in America (travelandtourworld.com) ā One of New Hampshireās standout fall drives runs right through Hopkinton via the Currier & Ives Scenic Byway, linking the town with Henniker, Warner, Webster and Salisbury on a 40-mile foliage and covered-bridge route. The guide explains how to build flexible day trips around the stateās 54 historic covered bridges and suggests when foliage typically peaks in each region, plus comparable drives in other states for future adventures. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Necrophilia, sex acts and witchcraft: Records show the books parents find objectionable and want censored (concordmonitor.com) ā Parents across New Hampshire have challenged several school library books over sexual content, violence, and LGBTQ+ themes, but Hopkintonās district reported no formal complaints during the 2023ā2025 school years. The piece walks through specific titles, how districts responded, and a recent vetoed bill that would have made it easier to remove materials, highlighting ongoing debates over what students should be allowed to read. Ā Ā Ā
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Age Gracefully - Assisted Stretching & Mobility Event by Flexable ā
249 Sheep Davis Rd, Concord
10:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
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Sienna Larson Discussion
Hopkinton Town Library, 61 Houston Drive, Contoocook
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SPECIAL EVENT: 5th Annual Corn Maze & Halloween Pawty ā
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A Dinner Theatre Evening with Selections from Edgar Allan Poe ā
Gnomies, 254 N State St, Concord
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
Friday October 23
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š Events Nearby
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Street Closure - Cars & Coffee on Capitol ā
Concord, NH Calendar Concord, NH 03301
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Services in Concord, New Hampshire ā
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 90 Clinton Street, Concord
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Visit Us At The Warner Fall Foliage Festival! ā
MainStreet Warner Stage, 16 E Main St, Warner
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Warner Fall Foliage Festival Lumberjack Competition ā
Warner Fairgrounds, 2 West Main Street, Warner
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Worship Service ā
Phillips Chapel, 79 Clinton St, Concord
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Horace Chase Veterans Program ā
Horace Chase Lodge, 53 N Main St, Boscawen
2:00 pm -
Salem Band Show - Rain Date - Time TBD
Concord High School, 170 Warren St, Concord
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Ice Skating ā
Douglas N. Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road, Concord
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Professional Development Day - Library Closed ā
Baker Free Library, 509 South St., Bow
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
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š Nearby News
Henniker
- Police draw guns at car in NH Shaw's parking lot (wmur.com)
- New Hampshire high-speed pursuit ends in crash and arrest (wcax.com)
Concord
- 149 Abbott Rd, Concord, NH 03303 (redfin.com)
- Kingston man indicted for threatening federal employee in Concord (newportdispatch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesnāt take a bath?" ā A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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