AUGUSTA — As soon as marriage licenses become available to same-sex couples, Maggie Oechslie and Alissa Poisson will be the first in line.
Susan M. Cover
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pro-gay-marriage rally emphasizes voter turnout
But Protect Marriage Maine is also working to make sure its supporters make their voices heard.
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Gay-marriage supporters rally
Afterward, supporters walk to Portland City Hall to cast their ballots on the final night of early in-person voting.
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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.
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Four running for three China Board of Selectmen seats
CHINA — Four candidates are running for three seats on the Board of Selectmen.
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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.