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GOP hopefuls oppose mosque
WORCESTER - The five Republican candidates for the 3rd Congressional District were the latest to sound off yesterday on a controversial proposal to build a mosque and Islamic community center close to the site of the Sept. 11 attacks.

McGovern's Republican challengers debate in Hopkinton
Among Republican candidates trying to unseat Democratic congressman Jim McGovern in the Third District, there is disagreement over whether Scott Brown's upset Senate win spurred them to run.

Ghanaian arrested on fraud charges involving Massachusetts properties
A citizen of Ghana has been charged in federal court with wire fraud involving millions of dollars for selling at least 16 condominium units to straw buyers who he recruited for the purpose of obtaining mortgage loans based on false loan applications.

Low-income rate of return
WORCESTER - David Rodriguez-Pinzon promoted his $23 million urban redevelopment project as the centerpiece of a cutting-edge complex of upscale and affordable housing, restaurants and retail shops a few blocks from the heart of downtown.

Bolton Fair stays true to its roots
Recent news accounts say farming is enjoying a revival across the Commonwealth, and that’s good news for the Bolton Fair. Anyone who wants to learn will find plenty of opportunity among the displays and exhibits of agriculture and animal husbandry.

Chipman opposes big government
Robert J. Chipman thinks his greatest asset is how far away he has stayed from big government. Government, the Plainville resident suggests, is not good at solving problems.

Money at heart of Democratic Senate primary
The candidates trade barbs, but have work to do to gain traction