The October figure brings its total for the campaign to $4.3 million, according to preliminary numbers.
Susan M. Cover
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Obama statement supports Maine’s Question 1
A spokesman for President Barack Obama released a statement today indicating the president’s support for Question 1, Maine’s same-sex marriage ballot question.
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Maine gay-marriage initiative supported by Obama
A spokesman for the anti-gay-marriage campaign says, “We believe both moms and dads matter and (the president) believes a mom or a dad can be replaced.”
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Knights of Columbus gives $100K to Maine anti-gay-marriage campaign
The announcement comes just days after same-sex marriage supporters said they got a $125,000 matching grant from NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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House District 83 pits smaller government proponent against advocate for the people
AUGUSTA — Voters in House District 83 will choose between an incumbent Republican who believes in smaller government and a Democratic newcomer who wants to get elected so she can advocate for the people.
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China voters to consider legal fees to leave RSU 18
CHINA — Town voters will consider a ballot question Nov. 6 that asks if they want to consider withdrawing from Regional School Unit 18, which covers the towns of Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney.
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China questions staying in RSU 18 on November 6
CHINA — Town voters will consider a ballot question Nov. 6 that asks if they want to consider withdrawing from Regional School Unit 18, which covers the towns of Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney.
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NYC Mayor Bloomberg donates to Maine gay-marriage effort
Earlier this month, Bloomberg gave $250,000 to a similar effort in Maryland to help win gay marriage at the ballot box.
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Gay bishop to speak in Portland Tuesday
Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson will discuss topics including civil unions, parenting, and why straight people should care about gay marriage.
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Free expression also an issue in Maine gay-marriage debate
Christian Civic League cites “environment of intolerance” for a conservative advocate.