The governor, during a live chat with Patch, expressed skepticism about the legalization of medical marijuana, though he sympathized with patients in pain.
Asked about toll fairness during a Patch live chat, Governor Deval Patrick asked a reader whether he'd support high-speed tolls. Are these a good way to share the transportation funding pain, or another money grab?
A 63-year-old Stoneham man has West Nile Virus.
Here is some information to get you through Thursday, Sept. 27.
After three polls released last week showed Elizabeth Warren ahead of Scott Brown, while another showed Brown ahead of Warren, Patch surveyed influential Massachusetts Democrats to get their take on the tight race.
After three polls released last week showed Elizabeth Warren ahead of Scott Brown, while another showed Brown ahead of Warren, Patch surveyed influential Massachusetts Republicans to get their take on the tight race.
President Barack Obama said, "There are going to be bumps in the road because...in a lot of these places, the one organizing principle has been Islam."
Gov. Deval Patrick speaks with Patch readers live at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. What questions do you want him to answer?
Ask Gov. Deval Patrick about any topic you like during our live chat at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Water main flushing of the middle lowwater system will be taking place over the next three to four weeks from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Winchester Finance Committee and Personnel Board are seeking new members.
The two candidates for the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts faced off in their first live debate on Thursday night.
With three polls showing Warren in the lead but the latest showing Brown ahead, it's safe to say the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts is a close one.
The two candidates for the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts will square off for the first time in a live televised debate at WBZ studios in Boston.
Winchester residents showed their support for Glen Doherty, who was one of the four Americans killed in the Libya attacks on Sept. 11.
Mother Jones released a video of Mitt Romney telling a private audience that 47 percent of Americans are dependent on the government and will never vote for him. Was this a ruinous gaffe, or has Romney told a hard political truth?
Malden residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have until Wednesday, Oct. 17 to register. Here's how, with links to mail-in voter registration forms and how to request an absentee ballot.
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Starting Jan. 1, a new law will require that vehicles in Massachusetts be registered only by someone with proof of legal residence. Is this a backdoor way for immigration enforcement, or common sense?
The latest findings from Patch's Red and Blue Commonwealth surveys.
All Winchester school and municipal flags will be flown at half staff in Glen Doherty's memory.
Glen Doherty was one of the four Americans killed in the American consulate in Benghazi Wednesday.
An open letter shows where Challenger George Georgountzos' staff requests three debates with Incumbent Rep. Jason Lewis.
Curtatone topped a field of six Democratic contenders in a tight primary race for the South Middlesex register of deeds. No Republicans ran.
Tom Tierney topped fellow Republicans Frank Addivinola and Jeff Semon Thursday.
Kennedy will go on to November election.
Incumbent Jason Lewis defeated challenger John DePinto in the Democratic race for state representative in the primary election on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
Part of the land the town planned on using for the new ramps falls on DCR's land.
The Planning Board held a public hearing with several construction, environmental and advocacy groups in order to discuss moving forward with the Aberjona River Widening Project.
The DCR is looking to see if Winchester is interested in opening up its watershed area for recreation.
AT&T wants to build a cell phone tower by the Elks Club in Winchester.
The town's 5.6 percent number is one of the lowest numbers in the state.
State officials hope to minimize conflicts between hikers, bikers and dog walkers with a new trail system plan.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will make their decision regarding the hospital's property on 1021 Mina Street.
State Senate candidate, Dave Carnivale (R-Medford); Winchester’s State Representative candidate, George Georgountzos (R-Stoneham); Secretary of State candidate, Bill Campbell (R-Woburn); U.S. Congress hopeful, Gerry Dembrowski (R-Woburn); and Richard Ts
Residents are worried that if medical offices are built on the site, traffic would become a major problem.
In the next few weeks the town will have to decide how to fund the Vinson-Owen project.
With few primaries and no town-specific elections, Primary Day was a slow one in Winchester.
Here's a look at where the polling places are around town.
Here's a look at who's running in tomorrow's primaries.