AUGUSTA — Federal transportation officials announced today that an expedited review process will help four projects nationwide, including a new Richmond-Dresden bridge over the Kennebec River.
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Craftsmen, Ann LePage honor veterans with personalized canes
AUGUSTA — Twenty-six veterans from all four branches of the military will be honored today when Maine first lady Ann LePage and others present them with eagle canes carved by craftsmen and women from across the state.
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Towns offer excise tax break to veterans
At least 14 of 56 central Maine towns have adopted the ordinance so far.
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Maine same-sex couple looks to make it legal
FREEPORT — Sarah Dowling and Linda Wolfe had what they call a “nonlegal wedding” in Maine 16 years ago, followed by a civil union in Vermont on their fifth anniversary.
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Some benefits of being married legally
In Maine, 150 statutes use the term “marry,” “marital” or “marriage”; and 425 statues use the term “spouse,” “husband” or “wife,” according to research conducted by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.
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Government’s role in Maine marriages goes back a long way
AUGUSTA — In September 1670, Daniel Stone and Patience Goodwin registered their intention to marry with the Kittery town clerk.
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Marriage licenses play key role in ballot question
Voters will decide if they want to let gay couples use the same process followed by heterosexuals.
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Fight for marriage goes to heart of the matter
‘We really feel like marriage is such a significant protection in and of itself,’ says Matt McTighe, campaign manager for Mainers United for Marriage.
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Same-sex marriage also a matter of financial rights
FREEPORT — Sarah Dowling and Linda Wolfe had what they call a “nonlegal wedding” in Maine 16 years ago, followed by a civil union in Vermont on their fifth anniversary.
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State has been regulating marriages for more than three centuries
AUGUSTA — In September 1670, Daniel Stone and Patience Goodwin registered their intention to marry with the Kittery town clerk.