Nov 3rd, 2009 - Boston
PORTLAND, Maine—Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove that public opinion is turning in their favor.
Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. The law was passed by the Legislature last May but never took effect because of a petition drive by conservatives.
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A Setback in Maine for Gay Marriage, but Medical Marijuana Law Expands
Nov 4th, 2009 - New York Times
In a stinging setback for the national gay-rights movement, Maine voters narrowly decided to repeal the state's new law allowing same-sex marriage. With 87 percent of precincts reporting early Wednesday morning...
Backers of same-sex marriage pledge to keep up Maine fight
Nov 4th, 2009 - Boston
Friends console one another early today after learning that voters had repealed Maine's gay-marriage law.
PORTLAND, Maine -- Proponents of same-sex marriage vowed today to continue their fight in Maine a day after voters narrowly shot it down.Gay-marriage foes take slight lead in Maine
Nov 4th, 2009 - Washington Post
PORTLAND, Maine -- Gay marriage is losing by a slim margin in a closely watched referendum in Maine.
With 417 of 608 precincts reporting, 52 percent were opposed to same-sex marriage and 48 percent were in favor.At stake in Maine vote: a potential first for gay marriage
Nov 2nd, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor
Maine residents will have their say Tuesday in the nationwide debate over gay marriage. Voters there will decide whether or not to uphold a law that was signed in May allowing gay couples to legally wed...
Stakes are high in Maine's vote on gay marriage
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Boston
PORTLAND, Maine—Bolstered by out-of-state money and volunteers, both sides jockeyed Monday to boost turnout for a Maine referendum that could give gay-rights activists in the U.S...
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