Deep Economic Worries Trouble Mass. VotersBoston Channel.com, USA - Nov 4, 2008BOSTON -- Massachusetts voters went to the polls Tuesday deeply concerned about the economy and worried that their family finances will suffer over the next ... |
Voters OK easing marijuana lawsWorcester Telegram, MA - Nov 4, 2008AP People caught with an ounce or less of marijuana will no longer be considered criminals in Massachusetts, after voters approved a ballot question today ... |
Officials anticipate onslaught of votersBerkshire Eagle, MA - Nov 4, 2008State Secretary William F. Galvin has said a record 3 million voters could go to the polls in Massachusetts today, barely eclipsing the mark set in the 2004 ... |
Patience required at polling placesThe Republican - MassLive.com, MA - Nov 4, 2008by The Republican The high interest in the presidential race may mean that Western Massachusetts voters who go to the polls to cast their ballots may be in ... |
Obama has edge with Latino votersDaily News Tribune, MA - Nov 4, 2008As part of the campaign, the group distributed a poster showing pictures of Massachusetts Brazilians who are US citizens. "We wanted to show we're not a ... |
Voters nix axing state income taxThe Salem News, MA - Nov 4, 2008"I really don't think they (voters) like things the way they are in Massachusetts," said Barbara Anderson, the executive director of Citizens for Limited ... |
Clerk predicts a record voter turnoutWoburn Daily Times Chronicle, MA - Nov 4, 2008Campbell said he hopes there are no problems at the polls tomorrow stemming from a law signed just last week that allows Massachusetts voters who have moved ... |
VIDEO: Business brisk at Lakeville pollsLakeville Call, MA - Nov 4, 2008This number has increased from that of the 2004 presidential election by more than 400 voters. The voter breakdown in Lakeville for the Feb. 5 Massachusetts ... |
Massachusetts Election 2008 notebookDaily News Tribune, MA - Nov 4, 2008In only one of four precincts, more than 180 voters had cast ballots during the first hour of voting. Joseph Derrane and his son Matt showed up at the polls ... |
Some Precincts Experience Voting ProblemsBoston Channel.com, USA - Nov 4, 2008There are 4.2 million registered voters in Massachusetts and the state is expecting about 72 percent of those registered to cast ballots. ... |
New voters favored ObamaMilford Daily News, USA - Nov 4, 2008New voters across Massachusetts were eager to participate in this year's election, according to Brian McNiff, a spokesman for Secretary of State William ... |
85 percent voter turnout in Cohasset TuesdayCohasset Mariner, MA - Nov 4, 2008... to support Cape Wind and other possible future wind power developments in Massachusetts, and Cohasset voters supported it by a count of 3551-677. ... |
Presidential race expected to set recordThe Republican - MassLive.com, MA - Nov 4, 2008... a light wind in Western Massachusetts. Municipal clerks said voters should be patient and prepared because some lines are expected at polling places. ... |
Election draws 84 percent of voters in HinghamHingham Journal, USA - Nov 4, 2008... Cape Wind and other possible future wind power developments in Massachusetts, and Hingham voters overwhelmingly supported it by a count of 11052-1523. ... |
UMass Dartmouth students lead turnout surgeFall River Herald News, USA - Nov 4, 2008In front of the Campus Center at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Tuesday morning, a cart loaded with muffins and bagels enticed students to accept ... |
Large voter turnout in BurlingtonBurlington Union, MA - Nov 4, 2008Much to the chagrin of the state’s attorneys general, voters in Massachusetts approved Question 2, which decriminalizes possession of less than one ounce of ... |
Musings from the polling stationsSouth Coast Today, MA - Nov 4, 2008"People here in Massachusetts don't like to play second fiddle," Mr. Beatty says. "He treats us like the backup prom date." Vanessa Wright was pleased to ... |
Election officials: Turnout already high...Politicker MA, MA - Nov 4, 2008Secretary of State William Galvin said last week that 3 million Massachusetts voters may vote on Tuesday. That would be 71 percent of the eligible ... |
Local residents favored ObamaMilford Daily News, USA - Nov 4, 2008By David Riley/Daily News Staff A blue tide swept the region yesterday as voters helped Barack Obama seal a comfortable victory in Massachusetts on the road ... |
League will host forum on emergency safetyLexington Minuteman, USA - Nov 4, 2008It will feature Gerard Cody, Lexington’s health director, and Liisa Jackson, director of the Region 4A Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in Massachusetts. ... |
Kerry ‘humbled’ by re-election win...Politicker MA, MA - Nov 4, 2008John Kerry said Tuesday night that he is "humbled" by Massachusetts voters sending him back to the US Senate for a fifth term. With 17 percent of precincts ... |
Residents vote in big numbers in Newton, WalthamDaily News Tribune, MA - Nov 4, 2008By Richard Conn/Daily News Staff In concert with state and national results, voters in Waltham and Newton both overwhelmingly chose Barack Obama as their ... |
It's time to voteWicked Local Roslindale, MA - Nov 4, 2008Voters are reminded to be respectful of Election Day protocol and polling place etiquette. According to Massachusetts General Law chapter 54, section 65, ... |
VIDEO: Governor Deval Patrick for Barack ObamaThe Phoenix, MA - Nov 4, 2008We’re counting on the voters to vote for change.” Patrick, of course, is a staunch Obama supporter, having helped the senator campaign in Massachusetts in ... |
Randolph goes with ObamaRandolph Herald, MA - Nov 4, 2008They also voted 8803 to 4981 in favor of decriminalizing marijuana; and 7808 to 5888 in favor of keeping dog racing legal in Massachusetts. ... |
Poll turnout expected to beat recordsThe Daily News of Newburyport, MA - Nov 4, 2008Massachusetts does not offer same-day registration, but this year clerks across the state are struggling to handle a new wrinkle in voting law that ... |
VIDEO: Election Day in RaynhamRaynham Call, MA - Nov 4, 2008... the dogs and our jobs” signs, they stood outside the polls and urged voters to oppose a ballot question to abolish greyhound racing in Massachusetts. ... |
Fargo headed for re-electionConcord Journal, USA - Nov 4, 2008"Not too many Republicans fared well in Massachusetts. The Obama Effect was a tsunami, it was significant," Martinez said. "I think that a lot of new voters ... |
Election Day PrimerWBUR, MA - Nov 4, 2008Millions of Massachusetts voters are expected at the polls, many of them for the first time, or the first time in a long time. ... |
Computer glitch causes problem at pollsDaily News Tribune, MA - Nov 4, 2008The group has received calls about long waits at Massachusetts polling sites, but none longer than 30 minutes have been reported. ... |
Bite Size News, November 4: Election EditionBostonist, MA - Nov 4, 2008Voter turnout is way up in Massachusetts so far. [Globe, Herald] Other states are also seeing record numbers of voters. [NYT] So far there have been major ... |
Norwood design hearing put offNorwood Bulletin, USA - Nov 4, 2008But that forum was held prior to the town being invited by the Massachusetts School Building Authority to participate in the model school program and base ... |
Nation packs polls in historic voteAttleboro Sun Chronicle, MA - Nov 4, 2008She said she has faith that Massachusetts will go for Obama, "but I'm worried about the rest of the country." Poll workers in Attleboro and elsewhere said ... |
Ballot measure would ease Mass. marijuana lawsWorcester Telegram, MA - Nov 4, 2008... caught in Massachusetts with an ounce or less of marijuana would no longer face criminal penalties under an initiative now in the hands of voters. ... |
Conroy retains seat with strong victoryMetroWest Daily News, MA - Nov 4, 2008Starting in a new direction could mean positive things for Massachusetts." Said his wife, Sarah, who stayed with him throughout the day: "We couldn't sleep ... |
Obama, Arciero and cop station winnersLittleton Independent, MA - Nov 4, 2008... question was approved, in other words, voters voted to decriminalize it by 3385 to 1816. Question 3 was a vote to ban greyhound racing in Massachusetts. ... |
Griffin: Election nights to rememberNewton TAB, MA - Nov 4, 2008... we voters in this state would feel proud of the bumper sticker attached to thousands of our cars: “Don’t blame me. I’m from Massachusetts. ... |
Tierney wins a seventh termThe Salem News, MA - Nov 4, 2008... bring quality jobs to Massachusetts. His campaign, however, was not able to gain enough traction among local voters to pose a serious threat to Tierney. ... |
Make sure you vote today -- polls open to 8 pmWicked Local Lancaster, MA - Nov 4, 2008By Michael Ballway Polls are open until 8 pm today, Nov. 4, across Massachusetts. All Lancaster voters cast ballots at the Town Hall auditorium, ... |
ASHE SUCCEEDS ROGENESS IN STATE HOUSEWHYN, MA - Nov 4, 2008... pleased voters decided to turn back the effort to eliminate the income tax. He says that would have been disasterous particularly to western Massachusetts. |
Possible budget shortfall on horizon in FranklinMilford Daily News, USA - Nov 4, 2008According to last night's numbers, Massachusetts voters shot down the effort to repeal the income tax. Nutting's projection was not discussed at length, ... |
Dykema beats Haley in state rep raceMilford Daily News, USA - Nov 4, 2008Carolyn Dykema thanks her volunteers in Hopkinton just after learning that she has won a seat as a Massachusetts state representative in yesterday's ... |
Election Day: Long lines?Danvers Herald, MA - Nov 4, 2008He hadn't even tried to park, which caused problems in February for some voters. To address parking congestion,the town has highlighted the entrance to Dunn ... |
Where will $2.5M settlement go?Worcester Telegram, MA - Nov 4, 2008The awards to West Brookfield and 16 other Massachusetts communities were announced last week. Albert F. Collings, Advisory Committee chairman, ... |
Obama/Biden win IpswichIpswich Chronicle, USA - Nov 4, 2008On banning dog racing in Massachusetts: 4455 want to ban it while 3503 want to keep it legal. The full election results, by precinct, will be posted online ... |
• Aaron Hayden wins Amherst Select Board seatThe Republican - MassLive.com, MA - Nov 4, 2008University of Massachusetts students who voted were rewarded with free ice cream and coffee. Ben & Jerry's and Starbucks were providing Election Day treats. ... |
OBAMA WINS IN HISTORIC RACEHarvard Crimson, MA - Nov 4, 2008... 2007 not only reunited him with old classmates and Law School professors, but also allowed him to rub elbows with influential Massachusetts Democrats. ... |
Count commission incumbents on way to easy winsDaily News Transcript, MA - Nov 4, 2008Walsh, 46, attributed his loss in part to Massachusetts residents voting Democratic down the line. During the campaign, he said the main question he was ... |
Brown apparent winner in state senate raceNeedham Times, USA - Nov 4, 2008In an election where Democrats were favored to best their opposing party, Brown was one of the few Republicans in Massachusetts who kept his seat. ... |
OUR VIEW: A new era with ObamaSouth Coast Today, MA - Nov 4, 2008As we look ahead, the next four years will be the ultimate judge of the decision voters turned out in unusually high numbers to make. ... |
District reelects AtkinsConcord Journal, USA - Nov 4, 2008Atkins also said she wants to encourage utilization of Massachusetts’ private sector’s “brain trust,” and better reach her constituents by brining her ... |
Ross fires back at Bowles over garage criticismAttleboro Sun Chronicle, MA - Nov 4, 2008Besides taking advantage of the weather to get out and greet voters one last time, Republican candidate George Ross fired one last salvo at his opponent, ... |
Reclamation electionWareham Courier, MA - Nov 4, 2008Ervin Russell, a member of the Massachusetts Democratic Committee, moved back and forth between Wareham’s four polling places bearing his own poll ... |
Whispering Woods won’t be heard at meetingBridgewater Independent, MA - Nov 4, 2008A letter from Massachusetts Electric Company (MECO), a subsidiary of National Grid, dated April 22, 2008, states storm water still migrates onto the ... |
300 vote at Hemenway in first hourMetroWest Daily News, MA - Nov 4, 2008Voters were lined up outside the door at the Hemenway School voting place Tuesday morning. With polls in Massachusetts opening at 7 this morning, ... |
The voters have chosenTewksbury Advocate, MA - Nov 4, 2008Massachusetts voters have rejected a call to eliminate the state’s income tax, as did voters in Tewksbury and Wilmington. Tewksbury has sided with ... |
Updated 11 am: Berkshire County rolling resultsBerkshire Eagle, MA - Nov 4, 2008Massachusetts has chosen democratic candidates in every presidential election since 1988. Sen. John F. Kerry and US Rep. John Olver are the winners in the ... |
Obama rolls in early blue statesSouthCoastToday.com, MA - Nov 4, 2008AP projects win in Massachusetts By AP WASHINGTON — Barack Obama, seeking to become the first black president, moved ahead of Republican John McCain Tuesday ... |
History in the makingBerkshire Eagle, MA - Nov 4, 2008Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democrats and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republicans. Both lost races for their party's presidential ... |
State rep incumbents hold onto their seatsYarmouth Register, MA - Nov 4, 2008Patrick Murphy, representing Falmouth, has won his fifth term in the Massachusetts House from the 3rd Barnstable District, made up of Barnstable precincts 5 ... |
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