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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.

In the aftermath of Maine voters having narrowly rescinded marriage equality rights for gay and lesbian families, GLBT equality advocates are looking to assign blame.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.