My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the […]

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Medford, Nation Elect First Black President
Story Updated 5:19PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2008
- Allison Goldsberry
In an election for the history books, Democrat Barack Obama has become the first African-American to become president in the nation’s history.
Obama swept the Electoral College, earning 349 votes to Republican John McCain’s 148.  The popular vote was closer, with Obama […]

Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM
Where to Vote:
Ward 1 Precinct 1 - Andrews Middle School, 3000 Mystic Valley Parkway
Ward 1 Precinct 2- Fire Fighters Club, 340 Salem Street
Ward 2 Precinct 1- St. Francis Parish Center, Fellsway and Fulton Street entrances
Ward 2 Precinct 2- Roberts Elementary School, 35 Court Street (Park Street entrance)
Ward 3 […]

US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden) debated his Republican opponent, John Cunningham of Revere, in the first and only debate of the campaign on Thursday in Revere.
The debate took place at the Revere Special Needs Center at 200 Winthrop Street in Revere and was hosted by the Revere Community Media Center.  Cary Shuman, Editor In Chief […]

Debate Scheduled for Thursday in Revere
US Representative Edward Markey (D-Malden) will debate his Republican opponent, John Cunningham of Revere, in the first and only debate of the campaign.
The debate will take place on Thursday, October 30 at 2PM at the Revere Special Needs Center at 200 Winthrop Street in Revere.
Revere Community Media Center is hosting […]

DeChristofaro Gets Nod in County Democratic Caucus
- Allison Goldsberry
Medford lawyer Tara DeChristofaro received the Democratic Party’s nomination for Middlesex County Register of Probate in a special caucus held on Wednesday in Waltham.
DeChristofaro, a former Middlesex County Assistant District Attorney, was one of over a dozen candidates seeking the seat after current Register John Buonomo resigned following […]

A Look at What Candidates Raised and Spent for Tuesday’s Primary:
Political candidates raise money from a variety of contributors such as their constituents, unions, elected officials, and other groups.  The money is spent on mailings, campaign consultants, signs, parties, and other campaign-related expenses.
The figures below are from campaign finance reports filed at the beginning of […]

State Rep. Carl Sciortino managed to beat his opponent after being forced to mount a write-in campaign. Rep. Sciortino is pictured at left greeting a supporter Tuesday night at Sabur restaurant in Somerville’s Teele Square.
Story Updated 7:09PM, Wednesday, September 17, 2008
- Allison Goldsberry
State Representative Paul Donato (D-Medford, Malden) and State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford, Somerville) […]

Voters to Select Candidates for State, Federal Offices

Today voters head to the polls to select candidates for a variety of state and federal offices. One hotly contested race is that between State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford) and Somerville Alderman Bob Trane as Rep. Sciortino struggles to hold onto his seat after failing to get on […]

Voters to Choose Candidates for State, Federal Offices
- Allison Goldsberry
On Tuesday, September 16 the polls will open in Medford for voters to select candidates in Democratic and Republican primaries for state and federal offices.
Registered Democrats and Republicans, as well as those unenrolled in either party, will vote for a US Senator, US Congressman, Governor’s Councilor, […]

Several Candidates Mount Sticker Campaigns for Office Plagued by Scandal
- Allison Goldsberry
In 2000, Middlesex County Register of Probate John Buonomo was first elected to his post after Somerville native Robert Antonelli was removed from the job for abusing his authority, according to The Somerville News.
Eight years later, Buonomo faces charges he allegedly stole money from […]