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Former President Bill Clinton points to Ed Markey, candidate for U.S. Senate, during a Markey rally at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Alden Hall, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Worcester, Mass. (AP Photo/Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Steve Lanava)

Democratic congressman Edward Markey touts experience in US Senate race

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

BOSTON — In the U.S. Senate race, Democratic congressman Edward Markey has tried to take his Republican opponent’s chief criticism of him — that he’s an entrenched Washington insider — and turn it on its head. Markey has argued that while he may not be the freshest face in Massachusetts politics, he’s served long enough in the U.S. House to … 0

At a glance

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NAME: Edward Markey AGE: 66; born July 11, 1946 EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from Boston College, 1968; juris doctorate from Boston College Law School, 1972. CAREER: Markey served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1977. He entered Congress in 1977, where he represents the state’s 5th Congressional District. He is the ranking Democratic member of the Natural Resources Committee, which he … 0

This panel of May 2013 photos shows Republican Gabriel Gomez, left, and Democrat U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, candidates for U.S. Senate in the June 24, 2013 special election, being held to fill the seat vacated when John Kerry was appointed as secretary of state in Massachusetts. (AP Photos)

Republican Gabriel Gomez leans on military past in US Senate race

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

BOSTON — It’s a small group of potential voters but one that Gabriel Gomez is clearly at ease with — about two dozen people who gathered in a recreation room at the Chelsea Soldiers Home to hear a fellow veteran discuss his uphill fight to become the next U.S. senator from Massachusetts. Gomez, … 0

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Goshen Town Meeting approves $2.4 million budget 

Monday, May 20, 2013

GOSHEN — Fifty-nine of 742 registered voters turned out for Monday’s annual Town Meeting, passing a fiscal 2014 budget of $2,423,530, which includes $630,888 for the Chesterfield-Goshen School District, $399,350 for the Hampshire Regional School District and $229,294 for Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. Much of the … 0

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, campaigns with Massachusetts Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Gabriel Gomez, second from left, at the Boston Police VFW Post in Boston, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Massachusetts US Senate candidates spar over homeland security

Monday, May 20, 2013

BOSTON — The candidates running in the special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts traded barbs Monday over homeland security in an exchange that pointed to an increasingly sharp tone between the two. Republican Gabriel Gomez said it was … 0

Cardinal Sean O’Malley skips Boston College commencement to protest honor for Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

Monday, May 20, 2013

BOSTON — Cardinal Sean O’Malley skipped Boston College’s commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O’Malley’s views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists. The protesters gathered at an entrance to … 0

In this photo taken Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Medical marijuana prescriptions vials are filled at the Venice Beach Care Center medical marijuana dispensary in Venice, Calif. Los Angeles politicians have tried and failed for so long to regulate medical marijuana that it was only a matter of time before voters got a chance to control shops that have proliferated. Complicating matters, there are three measures on Tuesday's ballot that would allow sick people to get the drug, but either limit the number of shops, raise taxes or do both. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Voters to determine fate of LA’s numerous pot shops

Sunday, May 19, 2013

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the sick against neighborhood concerns that pot shops attract crime. Voters will head to the … 0

Massachusetts US Senate candidates spar over gun-control ad

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Republican U.S. Senate nominee Gabriel Gomez defended his stance on gun control Friday and lashed out at Democratic nominee and veteran Congressman Edward Markey for alluding to the Connecticut school massacre in a TV campaign ad that criticized Gomez on the gun issue. The Markey ad … 0

Outside groups pour money into US Senate race between Democrat Edward Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez

Thursday, May 16, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Outside groups are beginning to pour money into the U.S. Senate battle pitting Democrat Edward Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez. The Service Employees International Union’s political action committee has reported spending more than $340,000 on voter canvassing efforts designed to encourage Markey supporters to get … 0

Republican US Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez pays 2005 fee

Thursday, May 16, 2013

QUINCY (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez says he has paid an appraiser a $1,000 fee for an appraisal on his Cohasset home eight years ago, while saying he doesn’t remember the bill. Gomez said Thursday he paid the fee after The Boston Globe reported that … 0

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Amherst, UMass to share $60,000 cost of development study

Friday, May 17, 2013

AMHERST — A new study is expected to provide a long-term view for shaping development of the town and University of Massachusetts and creating a better and more vibrant host community. UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy came before Town … 0

Easthampton church event to support victims of human trafficking

Friday, May 17, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — Envision Easthampton, an evangelical Pentecostal church in the Paragon Arts & Industry Building, will host an event Friday to educate the community about human trafficking while supporting victims who are trying to get back on their feet. The free event at 6:30 p.m. will feature a … 0

Hatfield approves $11.45 million budget, passes solar bylaw

Friday, May 17, 2013

HATFIELD — Voters at Tuesday night’s Town Meeting approved a fiscal 2014 budget of $11,451,705, a 5 percent increase over the current year’s budget of $10,950,679. The 2014 budget includes $3,997,552 for the Hatfield schools and $299,950 for the Smith Vocational School. The meeting drew approximately 186 of … 0

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