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Published
December 3, 2012

Gay marriage law to take effect Dec. 29

Mainers on Nov. 6 voted 53 percent to 47 percent to approve gay marriage, making Maine the ninth state to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Published
December 1, 2012

Early education, natural gas and caring for the mentally ill focus of area legislators

AUGUSTA — Better managing the placement of mentally ill criminals in the city, making sure natural gas is offered in the area and ensuring that early childhood programs get the money they need are all issues local lawmakers plan to tackle during the upcoming legislative session.
Published
December 1, 2012

Democrats’ victory returns former House clerk to post

AUGUSTA — Two years ago, House Clerk Millie MacFarland stood in the well of the House and swore-in Heather Priest to serve as her replacement.
Published
November 30, 2012

Human Rights Campaign calls Augusta above average on gay equality

AUGUSTA — While it doesn’t have the gay-friendly vibe of Portland or Hallowell, Maine’s capital city scored better than average on a recent survey that examined city services, employment practices and police attentiveness to lesbian and gay community members in 137 municipalities nationwide.
Published
November 28, 2012

National Organization for Marriage fined $2,000 for missing campaign report deadline

AUGUSTA — The Maine ethics commission voted unanimously Wednesday to fine the National Organization for Marriage $2,000 for missing a campaign finance reporting deadline in the final weeks leading up to the vote on gay marriage.
Published
November 28, 2012

Ethics panel fines primary foe of Maine gay-marriage referendum

The National Organization for Marriage will pay $2,000 for missing a key deadline by 14 hours.
Published
November 25, 2012

Pro-gay-marriage TV ad made in Maine seeks to build on referendums’ momentum

AUGUSTA — A new pro gay-marriage television advertisement will begin airing today in key national markets as the country’s largest gay and lesbian rights organization looks to build on momentum gained in Maine and two other states that approved gay marriage at the ballot box earlier this month.
Published
November 25, 2012

Pro-gay-marriage ad targets decision makers

The TV spot, produced by a Portland firm, will air Sunday in New York, Los Angeles and Washington.
Published
November 21, 2012

Volunteers prepare to serve the needy on Thanksgiving

AUGUSTA — Heidi Bowden took on the monumental task of organizing Thanksgiving dinner for more than 360 people for one simple reason.
Published
November 21, 2012

Vassalboro prepares to renegotiate Time Warner Cable franchise agreement

VASSALBORO — Town Manager Mary Sabins wants to hear from residents about their experience with Time Warner Cable as the town begins the process of negotiating a new long-term franchise agreement with the company.