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September 19, 2012

Soft-spoken LePage discusses bullying, abuse with Erskine Academy students

SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy senior Marissa Jordan got to see a more personal side of Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday when he talked about the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father and his campaign to encourage Mainers to speak out against domestic violence.
Published
September 19, 2012

Faith leaders to talk about same-sex marriage today

The Religious Coalition Against Discrimination and Catholics for Marriage Equality will be at the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland at 2 p.m. to talk about the right of clergy to refuse to perform gay marriages.
Published
September 17, 2012

Conservative rally, Occupy protest at State House

The Americans for Prosperity bus tour continues at 5 p.m. tonight in Monument Square in Portland.
Published
September 16, 2012

Catholic church takes more subdued role

CAMDEN — As debate about the same-sex marriage referendum swirled around Maine, the social hall of Our Lady of Good Hope church was a bastion of Catholic conviction after Mass last week.
Published
September 15, 2012

In same-sex marriage fight, church steps back

Leaders of the effort to defeat the same-sex marriage question say the church’s absence has been felt.
Published
September 14, 2012

Dalton property sale update on tap for Belgrade board

BELGRADE — The Board of Selectpersons will get more information on the Dalton property Tuesday as the town moves closer to buying the land next to the Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons.
Published
September 11, 2012

Same-sex marriage supporters rally in Portland

PORTLAND — Mayor Michael Brennan told supporters of same-sex marriage Monday that he hopes his city will be the first to host same-sex marriages if a statewide ballot initiative to allow them passes in November.
Published
September 10, 2012

Hundreds rally for same-sex marriage in Portland

More than 200 people turn out at City Hall on Monday to support the statewide ballot initiative.
Published
September 10, 2012

Proposal for China truck park to go before planners

CHINA — A controversial proposal for an off-road truck park on Parmenter Hill Road will be discussed again Tuesday by the Planning Board.
Published
September 9, 2012

ON MAINE POLITICS: Karl Rove praises Charlie Summers’ Senate campaign

Bloomberg Businessweek has an exclusive inside look at a recent meeting between Republican strategist Karl Rove and potential donors to his super PAC, American Crossroads. The story also has a Maine hook, as Rove gives his assessment of the U.S. Senate race.