Their coalition has grown from 25 groups in January to 77, a sign of strength heading toward the November election, they said.
Susan M. Cover
Public comments show split of worry and approval for same-sex marriage ballot language
AUGUSTA — If Secretary of State Charlie Summers wanted clear direction from the public on the wording of the same-sex marriage ballot question, he didn’t get it.
Opinions vary on how to word Maine’s same-sex marriage ballot question
AUGUSTA — If Secretary of State Charlie Summers wanted clear direction from the public on the wording of the same-sex marriage ballot question, he didn’t get it.
Public has its say on wording of same-sex marriage referendum
But after 660 comments, there’s still no clear direction for the secretary of state as he decides the phrasing of the question for the Nov. 6 ballot.
Flood defeats Wheaton for GOP nomination in Senate District 21 race
Establishment Republicans came together Monday to support Rep. Patrick Flood in his bid to be the party nominee in Senate District 21. Flood, of Winthrop, defeated Ryan Wheaton of West Gardiner 214-130 at a packed caucus at the Augusta Civic Center.
GOP caucus tonight for Senate 21 candidate
AUGUSTA — Republicans who live in Senate District 21 will meet tonight at the Augusta Civic Center to choose a new candidate
Study backs unified China library
SOUTH CHINA — Young children oohed and aahed at the stick bug and box turtle, interrupting the instructor to ask questions and to beg to get a better look at the live specimens.
Two China libraries not viable, report finds
SOUTH CHINA — Young children oohed and aahed at the stick bug and box turtle, interrupting the instructor to ask questions and to beg to get a better look at the live specimens.
Gay-marriage foes charge misinformation in campaign
The group describes itself as a nonpartisan, nonreligious citizen-based organization committed to defending marriage in Maine. The group had raised $312 as of the June 2 campaign finance reporting deadline.
Democrats pick Patsy Crockett for House 57 race
AUGUSTA — Democrats unanimously chose former Rep. Patsy Crockett as their nominee in the House District 57 race Wednesday, setting up a November contest against Republican Matthew Pouliot.