Advocates for gay marriage submitted more than 105,000 signatures to the Secretary of State, almost double what they need to get the issue on the November ballot.
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Probe to look into funding in casino vote
The state ethics commission OKs an investigation into the backers of proposed gambling in Lewiston.
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Will Maine reconsider same-sex marriage?
Advocates will say today whether they’ll seek another ballot measure, but the Christian Civic League says it will fight “unnatural marriage.”
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Ethics panel to pursue probe of pro-casino financing
Commission Chairman Walter McKee says the investigation may not find any violations, but that the panel would “be remiss if we don’t follow up on it.”
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Lawmakers from both parties praise tone of LePage’s speech
Democrats say they are glad the governor took a more conciliatory approach than some of his recent remarks.
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Professor: Wind projects could boost Maine’s economy
The state could gain 15,000 jobs in the next 20 years, Habib Dagher says.
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State of the State: Reflective words, big goals
The past five governors of Maine to give State of the State speeches chose a variety of approaches.
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Housing director and board quarrel
The high tension between Republican commissioners and Dale McCormick flares at a four-hour meeting.
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Security entrance opened at Capitol
But the screening units draw criticism because it’s felt they lead to a false sense of security, and other areas are not secure.
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LePage, legislators initiate formal prayer caucus
Maine is the sixth state to form such a group, which will pray for state and national leaders.