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5 hrs ago | National Public Radio

The Nation: Marriage In Maine In Dead Heat

Supporters of the Protect Maine Equality campaign hold signs prior to a debate on referendum Question 1, the proposal to rescind the Legislature's approval of same-sex marriage, Wednesday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Maine, University of Southern Maine, Portland Metro, Portland, ME, Gay/Lesbian

14 hrs ago | EDGEphiladelphia.com News Feed

Who's to Blame for Maine?

In the aftermath of Maine voters having narrowly rescinded marriage equality rights for gay and lesbian families, GLBT equality advocates are looking to assign blame.

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Related Topix: Maine, Gay/Lesbian, Wedding

18 hrs ago | Bangor Daily News

Maine governor: respect marriage vote

AUGUSTA, Maine a ' Maine's governor says the judgment of voters must be respected following their decision this week on gay marriage and other questions on the ballot.

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Related Topix: Maine, Augusta, ME, Gay/Lesbian, John Baldacci, US Governors, Farmington, ME

Yesterday | The Boston Globe

Backers, foes of same-sex marriage reflect in Maine

Tearful supporters of same-sex marriage vowed to continue their fight in Maine yesterday after voters narrowly shot it down, while newly energized opponents pledged to preserve traditional marriage here and nationwide.

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Related Topix: Maine, Gay/Lesbian

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Seacoast Online

Maine gay marriage backers vow to fight

Ron Satrape of Christian Life Church in Eliot, Maine, left, and Kim Moulton from River of Life Church in Haverhill, Mass., right, hold a "Yes on 1" banner at the driveway of Marshwood Middle School in Eliot on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Maine, Wedding, Gay/Lesbian, Eliot, ME, Kittery, ME

KVII-TV Amarillo

Gay marriage supporters failed to GOTV

Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Long thought of as a "liberal" state by national political observers, Maine, whose voters on Tuesday voted down gay marriage, proved that cultural conservatism is -- at least on this issue -- alive and well in the Northeast.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Gay/Lesbian, Susan Collins, US Politics, Maine, US News, US Senate, Republican, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

Edge San Francisco

Activists express shock, anger, after Maine marriage referendum passes

Jesse Connolly gives a grim yet unofficial announcement regarding the defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov.

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Related Topix: Maine, Portland Metro, Portland, ME, Gay/Lesbian

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Examiner.com

Maine voters support same-sex discrimination because Bible told them so

Tuesday's election has once again proven that the self-righteous Right-Wing of this nation are well-funded and pro-activist as their record for defeating state referendums recognizing same-sex marriages remains perfect at 31-and-0. The LGBT community in the State of Maine is the latest group of Americans who see themselves denied their bid for ...

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Global Catholic Network EWTN

5-Nov-09 - U.S. Bishops Praise Maine's Marriage Vote, Urge All to Respect Union of Man and Woman

WASHINGTON, D.C., NOV. 4, 2009 .- The U.S. bishops are praising Maine's voters for speaking out in favor of the truth of marriage and repealing a state law that would have allowed same-sex "marriage." Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville said this in a statement released today on behalf of the U.S. episcopal conference.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Maine

Politico.com

As Maine goes, so goes gay marriage

One year after California's Proposition 8 struck down gay marriage in the largest state in the Union, Maine has become the latest battleground in the debate over the definition of marriage.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Maine, Union, ME, John Baldacci, US Governors

Boston Globe

Maine gay marriage backers to fight on

Proponents of same-sex marriage vowed today to continue their fight in Maine a day after voters narrowly shot it down.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Maine

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Towleroad

Election '09 Results - Some 'Maine' Bullet Points

So, some bad news and some good news. Here are the major races we were watching on the liveblog last night , which was a huge success.

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Related Topix: Maine, Gay/Lesbian

Bangor Daily News

Maine bishop grateful for gay marriage vote:

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Maine is thanking the state's voters for repealing the state's gay marriage law.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Maine, Wedding, Transgendered

Christianity Today

Maine Voters to Decide on Same-Sex Marriage

The Maine Legislature legalized same-sex marriage in May, but voters will get a chance to repeal the new law on Tuesday.

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Buffalo News

Defeat in Maine a harsh blow to gay-marriage drive

The stars seemed aligned for supporters of gay marriage. They had Maine's governor, legislative leaders and major newspapers on their side, plus a huge edge in campaign funding.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Maine, California, California Government

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Gouverneur Times

Mainers vote on taxes, medical marijuana, schools

Residents casted votes on questions involving taxes, medical marijuana, schools and transportation funding.

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Lorem Ipsum

Mainers and Washingtonians: please vote today

In both Maine and Washington, turnout may well be the deciding factor for the future of state recognition of same-sex relationships.

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Related Topix: Maine, Washington, Washington Government

WCSH-TV Portland

Maine Winter Power Rule Kicks In

Maine utility regulators say the power will stay on starting Nov. 15 for consumers who fall behind on their electric or gas bills, provided they make an effort to pay up.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Axcess News

Maine's vote on gay marriage draws national attention

By Brad Knickerbocker Staff writer, CSMonitor - "As Maine goes, so goes the nation" is a political cliche long since out of use.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Maine, US Politics, Charles Schumer, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Arlen Specter, Republican

Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV

Stakes are high in Maine's vote on gay marriage; out-of-state money pours in from both sides

Bolstered by out-of-state money and volunteers, both sides jockeyed Monday to boost turnout for Maine's referendum on same-sex marriage - a contest that could give gay-rights activists in the U.S. their first such victory at the ballot box.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Maine, Bowdoin, ME, Topsham, ME

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