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Gov. to read JFK speeches at concert

Lynn Barry — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:16:42 GMT

It will be a change of pace for Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday night.

"Dukes of Hazzard" actor visit stopped

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:10:08 GMT

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. Edward Markey is cancelling a planned fundraising appearance by a former "The Dukes of Hazzard" actor who criticized NASCAR for banning the show's "General Lee" car from driving a parade lap.

Markey and Gomez on budget, guns, Syria

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:17 GMT

U.S. Senate candidates Gabriel Gomez and Congressman Ed Markey diverge in their thinking on what steps the United States should take in response to Syria, while both said they would support legislation for expanded background checks on gun-buyers and an end to the so-called sequester.

Markey to Gomez: Sign "People's Pledge"

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:30:26 GMT

Democrat Edward Markey is pressing his Republican opponent in the state's special U.S. Senate election to sign a pledge to discourage outside groups from spending money on TV, radio and Internet campaign ads.

McGovern announcing Hemingway transfer

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:47:19 GMT

A partnership between Cuba and a private U.S. foundation is working to preserve more of writer Ernest Hemingway's papers and belongings that he left at his home near Havana when he died.

Poll: Clinton choice of Dems. in 2016

Nicole Nalepa — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:50:30 GMT

A new Quinnipiac University Poll finds that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has a huge lead over other potential 2016 Democratic candidates.

3rd candidate to be on Senate ballot

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:01:27 GMT

While the two major parties gear up for the U.S. Senate special election between Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democratic Congressman Ed Markey, a third little-known candidate will also appear on the June 25 ballot.

Markey vs. Gomez: "Now we have a race!"

Anthony Fay — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:37:11 GMT

There was little statewide interest going into Tuesday's special Senate election primary, but political consultant Tony Cignoli says that could change very quickly.

Gomez the winner of GOP primary

Shannon Halligan — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:03:03 GMT

BREAKING NEWS : Businessman and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez has won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts’ special U.S. Senate election.

Next-of-kin bill advancement requested

Christine Lee, 22News State House Correspondent — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:07:12 GMT

A Massachusetts family was unable to bury their daughter because her accused murderer stood in the way.

Cowan: Post-Senate, I won't seek office

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:41:03 GMT

Standing under a canopy on Boston’s Fish Pier Monday, interim Sen. William “Mo” Cowan told a crowd of fishermen he would do everything in his power to lessen the blow of new catch limits on their livelihoods, even if it meant being a thorn in the side of Washington bureaucrats.

Poll: Markey leading, GOP race close

Anthony Fay — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:24:38 GMT

Congressman Edward Markey has a comfortable lead over fellow Democratic Congressman Stephen Lynch going into Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary, a new poll shows. The Republican primary race, meanwhile, remains tight.

Sen.Warren to be honored in Longmeadow

Lynn Barry — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:02:16 GMT

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Sunday will be honored by the Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee, as the group’s 2013 “Democrat of the Year.”

George W. Bush Library to be dedicated

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:05:36 GMT

Over four years after he left office, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum will be dedicated on Thursday, April 25 in Dallas, Texas.

GOP hopefuls to appear at Orange event

Lynn Barry — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:37:42 GMT

Residents of Franklin County will have the opportunity to see and hear from the three Republican candidates who are running for the open U.S. Senate seat.

What rulings may mean for gay marriage

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:42:40 GMT

The Supreme Court can choose from a wide array of outcomes in ruling on California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage and the federal Defense of Marriage Act.