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05 Nov 2009 02:47
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Gregory Rec/Staff PhotographerFight goes on over marriage
While Yes on 1 organizers say it would be a real mistake to revisit the idea again soon, same-sex marriage advocates vow: We will win this issue.Experts: Same-sex marriage not dead Maine is headed toward adoption, they say, since younger voters in support will replace aging foes.Mapping the gay-marriage vote finds a broad desire for repeal Analysis: It wasn't rural-vs.-urban or by political persuasion, but the churches played a role.Repeal of marriage law brings relief and sadness Leaders on both sides of the battle see benefits from having waged the referendum campaign.Off-year voter turnout may hit 40-year high Theories on why it may reach 60 percent include compelling ballot issues and renewed interest in politics.TABOR defeat reveals trust in government Mainers' easy access to their representatives may make them skeptical of formulaic tax-and-spending caps.School merger on Augusta agenda Lawmakers will review unresolved consolidation issues, but 'wholesale restructuring' is unlikely.Medical marijuana vote raises new issues The state human services agency must develop rules for and train staff to deal with dispensaries.Stench, disappearances ignored as bodies piled up A man described as a quiet, friendly neighbor faces several counts of aggravated murder.Sport anglers applaud decision on striped bass A dearth of fish in Maine factors into vote not to expand catch farther south.Bean exodus to leave big hole on Congress Shoppers and business neighbors are saddened at the news that L.L Bean will close its Portland store.Pike defies city's shutdown order The quarry operator says that only a court order can idle its trucks at its Spring Street site.Art museum names director Christopher Brownawell, a curator from Maryland, will take the reins of the Farnsworth in February.Marden's new store won't open this year Several requirements by Scarborough must be met before the discounter can close a deal with Walmart.Learners of all ages benefit from grant A National Science Foundation initiative pairs local sixth-graders with graduate students from UNE.Just the best around Girls: Gorham's four-year reign ends as Thornton advances to the state final for the first time.Scarborough heads to finalsWestern Class A Boys: The Red Storm's winning streak reaches 35 with a goal in overtime for a state-final berth.Top-seeded Dragons need two overtimes Eastern Class A Girls: Brunswick reaches the state championship game by edging Waterville on Hilary Champagne's goal.York prevails in the end Western Class B Girls: The Wildcats get a pair of late goals to claim a regional title in a rematch with Falmouth.One big shot for Brunswick Eastern Class A Boys: The Dragons withstand all kinds of pressure from unbeaten Bangor before scoring in the second OT.It's such a fitting final for Falmouth Western Class B Boys: The Yachtsmen say goodbye to a field full of memories by pulling away from their rival.Bucs end Flyers' hopes for a repeat Western Class C Girls: Georges Valley stays unbeaten by edging defending champ Waynflete in the regional final.NYA's run ends in the regional final Western Class C Boys: St. Dominic will play for the state title despite a strong game by NYA's fill-in goaltender.Business ThursdayWhole Foods' changes get results The natural and organic grocer reported a fourth-quarter profit after cutting prices and inventory.Clunker owners trade for trucks The most common deals replaced old Ford pickups for ones that got slightly better mileage, data show.# # # 1:00 AMCAMPGROUND MANAGER Bridgton, Town ofPOLICE OFFICER Cape Elizabeth Police DepartmentACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR Maine Municipal Bond BankA/R BILLING SPECIALIST PrivateHVAC ENGINEER Oak Point AssociatesBLOGS... more
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