Mainers on Nov. 6 voted 53 percent to 47 percent to approve gay marriage, making Maine the ninth state to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry.
2012
Posted inBusiness
China overtaking US as global trader
In just five years, China has surpassed the United States as a trading partner for much of the world, including U.S. allies such as South Korea and Australia.
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Posted inNews, Politics
New slate of prominent Maine officials facing vote
Democratic nominees are virtually assured of occupying the offices of attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and auditor.
Posted inNews, Politics
Governor advised to issue order for immediate cuts
The governor’s budget officer advises a $35 million reduction in response to falling tax revenues.
Posted inNews
NYC homeless man barefoot again despite gift of boots
The New York Times found Jeffrey Hillman Sunday night wandering barefoot again in Manhattan.
Posted inNews
Maine shrimp fishermen’s catch limits cut 74 percent
The state’s $70 million industry, which employs 1,500 fishermen, faces the devastating cut due to overfishing and environmental conditions.
Posted inNews
Windows shot out at 17 Bangor businesses
Authorities says the damage estimated at about $7,000 is from old, unreported shots fired from a BB or pellet gun.
Posted inNews
Jay man gets 10 years for abusing 2 girls
One victim told the court she doesn’t think she will recover from what was done to her.
Posted inNews
Painful cough keeps George H.W. Bush hospitalized
A hospital spokesman says the 88-year-old Bush has a “nagging cough” and “we don’t have any idea when he’ll be released.”