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Photo Gallery: Images from the WCVB/Wicked Local Senate debate
The 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

Wright rejection right call
Apparently 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

22 states join campaign finance fight
Helena, 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

Haiti Headlines connects your community and Haiti
As 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 politics
Who 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 rarity
Anyone 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

State officials urge residents to follow safe boating practices
With Memorial Day and Safe Boating Week approaching, the Massachusetts Environmental Police urge boaters to make this a safe boating season. — Wicked Local Marblehead

Ap partnership in peril
Despite 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 Gambling
The 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

Court ruling in drunken driving case weakens Melanie’s Law, critics say
Critics 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

Photo gallery: 'Styles for Miles' fashion show
Photo gallery: The "Styles for Miles" fashion show fundraiser to benefit the Pan-Mass Challenge and the Jimmy Fund, organized and emceed by Janice Kafka, was held at Bogey's Restaurant May 10. — Wicked Local Medfield

Mass. Senate OKs grant program for primary care doctors
With access to primary care at the heart of the Legislature’s health care cost control efforts, the Senate on Thursday took an additional step to boost the ranks of primary care physicians by setting up a grant program for residencies at community health centers. — Wicked Local Amesbury


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