Poet Frances Donovan writes about the early spring. We are in May now–but this poem is definitely in the spirit of the season.

By Jim Clark

Congressman Edward J. Markey carried Somerville in the special state primary election held on Tuesday, overcoming rival Stephen F. Lynch for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by John Kerry.

Read the candidates statements previously published in The Somerville News

Democratic candidates speak to the voters

Republican candidates speak to the voters

Arrests:
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Keith Laporta, 26, of 199 Pearl St., #1, April 22, 10:17 a.m., arrested at 194 Pearl St. on warrant charges of receiving stolen property over $250 and felony daytime breaking and entering.

A juvenile, April 22, 11:22 a.m., arrested on warrant charges of receiving stolen property over $250, nighttime breaking and entering of a vehicle or boat, and threat to commit a crime.

Sponsored by Somerville City Hall and  the Somerville High School Health Career Students, Monday, May 6, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Somerville High School, Field House,81 Highland Avenue.

– Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

Ten year old Somerville twins Lauren and Lindsay Ferraina were out raising money on Sycamore Street in Somerville to benefit the “One Fund Boston” charity with a lemonade stand outside their home Saturday Morning.

Stay active and join the COA’s bowling group every Wednesday at 1:00 at Flatbreads. Call to RSVP at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

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The backroom lounge area of the Rosebud Diner in Davis Square was once called The Surrey Room. One of its nicknames was The Sorry Room. When I asked people to share their Surrey Room memories a lot of them said, “Sorry, can’t talk about it.” There seems to be a code of silence that some past patrons still abide by today. Here’s what I know from my own experience and from talking to some friends.