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Published
August 20, 2012

Feds say fast-track approved for new Richmond-Dresden bridge

AUGUSTA — Federal transportation officials announced today that an expedited review process will help four projects nationwide, including a new Richmond-Dresden bridge over the Kennebec River.
Published
August 19, 2012

Craftsmen, Ann LePage honor veterans with personalized canes

AUGUSTA — Twenty-six veterans from all four branches of the military will be honored today when Maine first lady Ann LePage and others present them with eagle canes carved by craftsmen and women from across the state.
Published
August 19, 2012

Towns offer excise tax break to veterans

At least 14 of 56 central Maine towns have adopted the ordinance so far.
Published
August 19, 2012

Maine same-sex couple looks to make it legal

FREEPORT — Sarah Dowling and Linda Wolfe had what they call a “nonlegal wedding” in Maine 16 years ago, followed by a civil union in Vermont on their fifth anniversary.
Published
August 19, 2012

Some benefits of being married legally

In Maine, 150 statutes use the term “marry,” “marital” or “marriage”; and 425 statues use the term “spouse,” “husband” or “wife,” according to research conducted by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.
Published
August 19, 2012

Government’s role in Maine marriages goes back a long way

AUGUSTA — In September 1670, Daniel Stone and Patience Goodwin registered their intention to marry with the Kittery town clerk.
Published
August 19, 2012

Marriage licenses play key role in ballot question

Voters will decide if they want to let gay couples use the same process followed by heterosexuals.
Published
August 19, 2012

Fight for marriage goes to heart of the matter

‘We really feel like marriage is such a significant protection in and of itself,’ says Matt McTighe, campaign manager for Mainers United for Marriage.
Published
August 19, 2012

Same-sex marriage also a matter of financial rights

FREEPORT — Sarah Dowling and Linda Wolfe had what they call a “nonlegal wedding” in Maine 16 years ago, followed by a civil union in Vermont on their fifth anniversary.
Published
August 19, 2012

State has been regulating marriages for more than three centuries

AUGUSTA — In September 1670, Daniel Stone and Patience Goodwin registered their intention to marry with the Kittery town clerk.