Newburyport: Candidates running for the region’s 1st Essex state Senate seat take part in a debate at Newburyport High School from left.Democratic candidate, Kathleen O'Connor Ives Independent candidate, Jim Kelcourse; Republican candidate, Shaun Toohey; and Independent candidate, Paul Magliocchetti.The event is co-sponsored by The Daily News, WNBP radio 1450, PortMedia community cable station, and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Jim Vaiknoras/staff photo

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