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Published
November 7, 2012

First same-sex weddings likely in January

AUGUSTA — As soon as marriage licenses become available to same-sex couples, Maggie Oechslie and Alissa Poisson will be the first in line.
Published
November 7, 2012

Bishop Malone ‘deeply disappointed’ in Question 1 results

Maine, Maryland and Washington became the first three states in history to approve gay-marriage at the ballot box Tuesday.
Published
November 6, 2012

Mainers vote to legalize same-sex marriage

“We’ll be able to stand before friends and family and make that lifetime commitment we’ve dreamed about,” said Matt McTighe, campaign manager of Mainers United for Marriage.
Published
November 3, 2012

Most Maine top elected officials steer clear of gay-marriage issue

Our U.S. senators say it is a state question, while Gov. LePage offers no comment.
Published
November 3, 2012

Maine’s US senators, governor won’t take public stand on same-sex marriage

AUGUSTA — Of the state’s five highest elected officials, only two will say whether they support or oppose the gay-marriage ballot question.
Published
November 2, 2012

Pro-gay-marriage rally emphasizes voter turnout

But Protect Marriage Maine is also working to make sure its supporters make their voices heard.
Published
November 1, 2012

Gay-marriage supporters rally

Afterward, supporters walk to Portland City Hall to cast their ballots on the final night of early in-person voting.
Published
November 1, 2012

Senate District 25 candidate Lachowicz cleared by ethics panel

AUGUSTA — A Waterville Democrat and state Senate candidate who made international news for playing the online game World of Warcraft will not face an investigation into her fundraising activities, despite a complaint filed by the Maine Republican Party.
Published
November 1, 2012

Four running for three China Board of Selectmen seats

CHINA — Four candidates are running for three seats on the Board of Selectmen.
Published
October 31, 2012

Maine ‘World of Warcraft’ candidate cleared of ethics violation

The Maine Ethics Commission rules unanimously that Democrat Colleen Lachowicz didn’t improperly coordinate with a national fundraising group.