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Photo Gallery: Images from the WCVB/Wicked Local Senate debateThe four Democratic candidates who are running for the United States Senate squared off in live television debate Tuesday evening between 7 and 8 p.m. You could have watched the one-hour debate live and commercial free on WCVB-TV Channel 5 or online at the BostonChannel.com. The debate also featured a live blog at WickedLocal.com where viewers are encouraged to log on and post their comments about what the candidates are saying. But it's not too late! Participants using Twitter can add comments to the live blog by including #DemDebate in their tweets. — Wicked Local Berkley
22 states join campaign finance fightHelena, Mont. — Twenty-two states — including Massachusetts — and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws... — South Coast Today
Wright rejection right callApparently the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, President Obama's former pastor, will again be off limits in this year's presidential election, thanks in no small measure to the man whom Obama beat to win the presidency in 2008 -Arizona Sen. John McCain. — Telegram & Gazette Monday, May 21, 2012 7:00 AM
State officials urge residents to follow safe boating practicesWith Memorial Day and Safe Boating Week approaching, the Massachusetts Environmental Police urge boaters to make this a safe boating season. — Wicked Local Marblehead
Haiti Headlines connects your community and HaitiAs Massachusetts responds to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, we've created a resource for the latest news around your area. Check in with Haiti Headlines to find the latest on area vigils, donation efforts and reports of local residents in the earthquake zone. — Wicked Local Billerica
The best and worst week in Massachusetts politicsWho had the best and worst week in Massachusetts politics? Michael Dukakis, Michael Muse and the Massachusetts Community College Trustees’ Association — Wicked Local Amesbury
Forgiveness in politics is a rarityAnyone wondering why more good people don't offer themselves for public service need only to look at the latest... — The Boston Herald Monday, May 21, 2012 12:01 AM
Ap partnership in perilDespite the struggle to secure state funding, Mass Math +Science Initiative president Morton Orlov hopes lawmakers will recognize the program's benefits. — Cape Cod Times
Mass. Group To Host Symposium On Problem GamblingThe Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling will host a symposium on problem gambling to discuss whether western Massachusetts is prepared to deal with expanded gambling. — 90.9 NPR WBUR
Melrose High joins debate over MIAA mandate for smaller batsThe new tools are making for a better game for North Shore high school baseball. That is the contention of Georgetown High School baseball coach Justin Spurr, who loves the new type of bats for high school baseball players in Massachusetts mandated by the state’s association for high school sports, the MIAA Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association). — Wicked Local Melrose Court ruling in drunken driving case weakens Melanie’s Law, critics sayCritics say that Thursday’s decision by the Supreme Judicial Court will weaken Massachusetts’ Melanie’s Law, meant to crack down on repeat drunken driving offenders. — Wicked Local Amesbury
Open house at Camp Wakanda June 2The Burbank YMCA is encouraging parents to help keep their kids physically active and mentally engaged by signing them up for the Y’s Camp Wakanda, located on Stiles Pond in Boxford. For more information about Camp Wakanda, attend the Open House on Saturday, June 2 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Camp Wakanda, located at Stiles Pond, 443 Main St. Boxford, MA. Anyone who registers for camp at the Open House will receive $25 off one week of camp. Additional information is available at ymcaboston.org or by calling 781-909-7040. — Wicked Local Boxford More News
