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FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2013 file photo, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray speaks at an event in Winchendon, Mass. Several people familiar with Murray's decision said Wednesday, May 22, 2013, that he is expected to step down as Lieutenant Governor to become head of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray to quit, head Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

BOSTON — Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray was named Wednesday to lead the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and will resign from his elected position, which he has held for more than seven years. Murray, who was expected to begin his new job with the business group next month, said in an interview with The Associated Press that he had not … 0

Massachusetts US Senate candidates clash over votes by Congressman Edward Markey, campaign ads

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

BOSTON — In their contest for Massachusetts’ open U.S. Senate seat, Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey continued to clash Tuesday over votes Markey cast against two resolutions honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. At the same time, Gomez ramped up his attacks on Markey in a new 30-second ad criticizing what Gomez describes as Markey’s “dirty politics.” In … 0

Seventeen candidates submit nomination papers to run for Boston mayor

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

BOSTON — The race to succeed retiring Mayor Thomas Menino could feature the largest field of candidates in a generation. Seventeen mayoral hopefuls submitted nomination papers by Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline, according to city election officials, who must now certify the signatures. Candidates need the certified signatures of more than 3,000 registered voters to qualify for the September preliminary election ballot. Menino, the … 0