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Published
July 18, 2012

Gay-marriage advocates tout support

Their coalition has grown from 25 groups in January to 77, a sign of strength heading toward the November election, they said.
Published
July 18, 2012

Public comments show split of worry and approval for same-sex marriage ballot language

AUGUSTA — If Secretary of State Charlie Summers wanted clear direction from the public on the wording of the same-sex marriage ballot question, he didn’t get it.
Published
July 18, 2012

Opinions vary on how to word Maine’s same-sex marriage ballot question

AUGUSTA — If Secretary of State Charlie Summers wanted clear direction from the public on the wording of the same-sex marriage ballot question, he didn’t get it.
Published
July 17, 2012

Public has its say on wording of same-sex marriage referendum

But after 660 comments, there’s still no clear direction for the secretary of state as he decides the phrasing of the question for the Nov. 6 ballot.
Published
July 16, 2012

Flood defeats Wheaton for GOP nomination in Senate District 21 race

Establishment Republicans came together Monday to support Rep. Patrick Flood in his bid to be the party nominee in Senate District 21. Flood, of Winthrop, defeated Ryan Wheaton of West Gardiner 214-130 at a packed caucus at the Augusta Civic Center.
Published
July 16, 2012

GOP caucus tonight for Senate 21 candidate

AUGUSTA — Republicans who live in Senate District 21 will meet tonight at the Augusta Civic Center to choose a new candidate
Published
July 16, 2012

Study backs unified China library

SOUTH CHINA — Young children oohed and aahed at the stick bug and box turtle, interrupting the instructor to ask questions and to beg to get a better look at the live specimens.
Published
July 16, 2012

Two China libraries not viable, report finds

SOUTH CHINA — Young children oohed and aahed at the stick bug and box turtle, interrupting the instructor to ask questions and to beg to get a better look at the live specimens.
Published
July 13, 2012

Gay-marriage foes charge misinformation in campaign

The group describes itself as a nonpartisan, nonreligious citizen-based organization committed to defending marriage in Maine. The group had raised $312 as of the June 2 campaign finance reporting deadline.
Published
July 13, 2012

Democrats pick Patsy Crockett for House 57 race

AUGUSTA — Democrats unanimously chose former Rep. Patsy Crockett as their nominee in the House District 57 race Wednesday, setting up a November contest against Republican Matthew Pouliot.