LOCAL NEWS

U.S. Senate candidates trying to court voters of color

In the South End two weeks ago, mayors elect Setti Warren of Newton and Willy Lantigua of Lawrence joined Fitchburg mayor Lisa Wong for a public endorsement of Attorney General Martha Coakley's campaign for Senate. More »

Mass. GOP's Robinson in second bid for Senate seat

BOSTON - When the Massachusetts Republicans went hunting for a candidate to oppose Sen. Edward Kennedy in 2000, they thought they'd struck gold in a little known attorney and political newcomer named Jack E. Robinson. More »

Thumbnail sketches of U.S. Senate candidates

NAME: Martha Coakley AGE: 56; born July 14, 1953. EDUCATION: B.A. from Williams College, 1975, J.D. degree from Boston University Law School, 1979 More »

Milton Academy recruiter is 'just always singing'

During week days, Lori Dow spends hours working in the admissions office of Milton Academy's Upper School. But on many nights, Dow may be found doing what she loves best - singing. More »