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WBZ-TV-UMass Amherst Poll: Baker-Coakley, Casinos Are Close Races
The first WBZ TV-UMass Amherst poll on the Massachusetts governor's race shows it's a tight contest between Republican Charlie Baker and Democrat Martha Coakley.
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The first WBZ TV-UMass Amherst poll on the Massachusetts governor's race shows it's a tight contest between Republican Charlie Baker and Democrat Martha Coakley.
In an interview with WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Joe Mathieu, Republican candidate Charlie Baker talked about issues in the campaign for Massachusetts governor.
All five candidates on the November ballot will be in the WBZ Studios on the evening of Tuesday, October 7.
Two polls in a row show the close race between Martha Coakley and Charlie Baker as they make a run at the State House.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller sat down with body language expert Don Khoury to analyze politicians' non-verbal communication skills.
A new poll shows Democrat Martha Coakley has fallen into a virtual tie with her Republican opponent Charlie Baker in the Massachusetts governor's race.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller sat down on Keller @ Large with Boston Globe political reporter Jim O'Sullivan to discuss the Massachusetts governor's race.
Coakley has called on Baker to take a so-called "people's pledge" against advertising by outside groups in the November race, but Baker's campaign said Wednesday that was not an option.
Democratic Attorney General Martha Coakley and Republican Charlie Baker are moving on to November after winning the nominations of their respective parties for governor on Tuesday.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has won the Democratic primary for governor.
Charlie Baker will get another shot at winning the Massachusetts governor's office in November.
The candidates for governor sparred on policy issues during debates on Monday.
Though some guessed correctly, others struggled when shown photos of candidates for Massachusetts governor.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker stopped by the NightSide studio to talk with Dan Rea.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller moderated a roundtable discussion between the two Republican candidates for Mass. governor, Charlie Baker and Mark Fisher.
The two Republican candidates for governor of Massachusetts met in their first televised encounter Friday at WBZ-TV, just 24 days before the primary election.
Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker is proposing a $300,000 increase for the Department of Public Health to offer contraceptive services to women potentially affected by a recent Supreme Court decision.
Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker has taken a fundraising lead.
Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker is backing an increase in the state's minimum wage to $10.50 per hour, but says it should be coupled with tax breaks for individuals and small businesses.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Fisher said Monday he'd consider dropping a lawsuit against the state GOP over initially being denied a spot on the primary ballot.
Since last year, drivers have been paying three cents more tax-per-gallon in Massachusetts, under a new law that will automatically raise that tax in the future.
Smart voters of all types are going to have to work hard to screen out the campaign character assassination.
A contested Republican primary for Massachusetts governor is looking increasingly likely.
Tea party-affiliated candidate Mark Fisher is claiming state GOP committee members tried to bribe him with $1 million to drop his campaign for governor.
The Massachusetts Republican Party has offered to certify tea party-affiliated candidate Mark Fisher as gubernatorial candidate — a move that could pave the way for a contested GOP primary.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Tuesday that veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team's starting quarterback heading into training camp. But the door is open for rookie Drake Maye to win the job this summer.
Jerod Mayo said every player has reported to training camp, and also shed some light on the Patriots quarterback competition on the eve of the team's first practice of 2024.
These portable chargers can keep your phone, laptop and other devices ready to go, no matter where you roam.
A new poll finds that one in five Massachusetts residents see themselves moving out of state in the near future.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
A new poll finds that one in five Massachusetts residents see themselves moving out of state in the near future.
Jerod Mayo said every player has reported to training camp, and also shed some light on the Patriots quarterback competition on the eve of the team's first practice of 2024.
An Army Reserve investigation found "multiple communication failures" about warning signs before Robert Card killed 18 people in Maine.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Tuesday that veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team's starting quarterback heading into training camp. But the door is open for rookie Drake Maye to win the job this summer.
Jerod Mayo said every player has reported to training camp, and also shed some light on the Patriots quarterback competition on the eve of the team's first practice of 2024.
If the first half of the season was an indication that the Red Sox are a team worth investing in, the first four games out of the All-Star break are proof that this team needs help at the trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
What to expect when the Patriots officially report to training camp on Tuesday -- the team's first camp under head coach Jerod Mayo.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.