The hotly contested race for Congress in the Sixth District featured a 18-year veteran Congressman versus a first time candidate.
With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Maura Healey had 62 percent of the vote to Warren Tolman’s 38 percent.
Democratic candidate Steven Grossman conceded to Coakley Tuesday night
Deborah B. Goldberg, former Brookline selectwoman, will take on the Republican Michael J. Heffernan in November
Two new grant programs were announced by the state government on Tuesday that make grant money available to coastal communities.
Polls closed at 8 tonight
Two recent polls show likely Democratic primary voters in Tuesday's primary are split between incumbent John Tierney and Seth Moulton.
Important information for voters in Peabody
Two of Congressman John Tierney's Democratic Party challengers accuse the incumbent of dodging debates this week.
U.S. Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, seeking reelection in next week's Democratic primary, is running an ad attacking his chief party rival.
Tierney raised more than $200,000 recently and has more than $1.3 million to spend.
Patrick made his first comments regarding the shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo. earlier this month.
The latest television ad from U.S. Rep. John Tierney's top Democratic challenger, Seth Moulton, singles out criticism of Tierney.
The weekly roundup from State House News Service.
Federal officials told Gov. Patrick this week they won't move forward with the previously-proposed program.
The Cook Political Report calls the Congressional race in the Sixth Congressional District on the North Shore a "toss-up."
The bill has already passed the Massachusetts House and Senate and awaits Gov. Deval Patrick’s signature.
Legislation includes provisions to reduce gun violence in the state, increase accountability and improve school safety.
The Tobin Bridge tolls have shrunk in recent weeks, but the bridge goes to all-electronic collection starting on Monday.
Workers will be repairing beams.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Essex and Middlesex counties on Wednesday afternoon.
Casinos, expanded bottle bill, gas tax and sick time for workers will be on the November ballot.
The ceremony was postponed earlier this month.
The program is run through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program.
The kits were provided by the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council and paid for by state and federal grants.
Peabody is also looking for 10 additional liquor licenses that the city would use strategically.
The 92-foot billboard pole will be moved to behind the Holiday Inn on Route 1.
Recap and analysis of the week in state government.
The positions vary from librarian to nurse to Zamboni driver.
The City of Peabody received many requests from residents for another yard waste collection.
The EPA handed out $17.5 million in Brownfield grants in New England.
Somerville’s mayor is expected to limit the holding of undocumented immigrants by police.