LOCAL NEWS

Leadership at issue in 2nd Suffolk race

The Democratic primary rivals for the 2nd Suffolk District state Senate seat agree on at least one issue - the campaign is all about the incumbent's record. More »

Three generations square off in 5th Suffolk state rep race

An intergenerational fight is on to succeed Marie St. Fleur as the state representative for parts of Dorchester and Roxbury. More »

37th annual Caribbean Festival rolls through Rox

The soca music blared out of flatbed trucks stacked high with subwoofers and speakers last Saturday as the 37th annual Caribbean Festival wound its way through Roxbury to Franklin Park. More »

Obama formalizes end of U.S. combat in Iraq

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. - President Barack Obama said Saturday the end of combat operations in Iraq doesn't just reaffirm that country's sovereignty, but also makes good on one of his principle campaign pledges. More »

For Obamas, a (mostly) uninterrupted vacation

EDGARTOWN, Mass. - President Barack Obama wrapped up a 10-day vacation Saturday that was blissfully free of the news emergencies that have interrupted some of his past getaways. More »


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