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Published
May 15, 2012

Proponents, opponents of gay marriage open wallets

AUGUSTA — While the outcome of November’s statewide referendum on gay marriage is very much up in the air, one thing is certain: Millions of dollars will be spent to influence voters.
Published
May 15, 2012

Facebook co-founder, partner offer $100K in matching gift challenge

AUGUSTA — Two wealthy Democratic activists from New York have pledged $100,000 to Mainers United for Marriage, kicking off a four-week matching gift challenge in an effort to pass the gay-marriage proposal on November’s ballot.
Published
May 15, 2012

Group continues fight vs. disclosure

AUGUSTA — The National Organization for Marriage, which contributed nearly $2 million to help repeal the legalization of gay marriage in Maine in 2009, continues to fight Maine’s campaign finance disclosure laws in state and federal courts.
Published
May 15, 2012

Millions expected to be spent in vote on gay marriage

AUGUSTA — While the outcome of November’s statewide referendum on gay marriage is very much up in the air, one thing is certain: Millions of dollars will be spent to influence voters.
Published
May 14, 2012

Gay couple pledges $100K to Maine same-sex ballot effort

Chris Hughes, a founder of Facebook, and his partner Sean Eldridge, president of Hudson River Ventures, are pledging the money.
Published
May 14, 2012

ON MAINE POLITICS: Same-sex backers ready for big week

Supporters of same-sex marriage are expected to announce a major fundraising effort today, the first of three events this week that signal the start of the next phase of the campaign.
Published
May 13, 2012

June primary battles set stage for what could be high-stakes showdown

AUGUSTA — Voters across Maine will narrow the field of legislative candidates next month in party primaries designed to produce the best possible slate for November’s general election.
Published
May 11, 2012

GOP budget plan highlights differences between parties

AUGUSTA — Republicans are proposing state budget cuts that would eliminate MaineCare for more than 20,000 people, end prescription drug benefits for about 1,500 elderly Mainers and reduce state funding for Head Start and other programs.
Published
May 11, 2012

GOP plan cuts health benefits for at least 21,500

AUGUSTA — Republicans are proposing state budget cuts that would eliminate MaineCare for more than 20,000 people, end prescription drug benefits for about 1,500 elderly Mainers and reduce state funding for Head Start and other programs.
Published
May 10, 2012

Republicans renew push for MaineCare cuts

They want to save millions by setting benefits at the level used in many other states, dropping 21,500 people.