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Senate, House Primary Races Intensify Ahead Of September Vote

Massachusetts' Democratic primary races for U.S. Senate and the 6th Congressional District sharpened this week as the September 1 vote nears. Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton traded pointed attacks in a debate, with Markey accusing Moulton of courting a "MAGA" crowd and…

Massachusetts' contested Democratic primary races for U.S. Senate and the 6th Congressional District are drawing national attention as candidates trade attacks with the September 1 primary closing in.

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"6th District U.S. Representative Primary Race Heats Up In Final Weeks": candidates Tram Nguyen and John Beccia have signaled they are ready to debate before the primary, while Dan Koh points to a lead in a new poll, according to North Andover Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/northandover/s/klcxv/6th-district-u-s-representative-primary-race-heats-up-in-final-weeks).
"Markey, Moulton Trade Punches In Contentious U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Debate": the two Democratic rivals clashed over records and style, with Senator Ed Markey accusing Representative Seth Moulton of courting a "MAGA" crowd and Moulton criticizing Markey's decades in Congress, per North Andover Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/northandover/s/kl0kg/markey-moulton-trade-punches-in-contentious-u-s-senate-democratic-primary-debate).
"Boys Lacrosse All-Star Team": the Andover Townsman published its seasonal roundup naming standout North Andover-area lacrosse players to an all-star roster, according to andovertownsman.com (read it at https://www.andovertownsman.com/sports/boys-lacrosse-all-star-team/article_692125c0-b913-5c5e-83ea-a08a2cf93ffa.html).

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.

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