Governor visits Maine canoe plant
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | yesterday
Gov. John Baldacci is visiting one of Maine's iconic businesses -- Old Town canoe -- as it consolidates operations under one roof with a paddle manufacturer.
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Maine pond, river tracts preserved
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Gov. John Baldacci and conservationists are announcing a key land acquisitions in northern and western Maine.
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Media Covers Setback in Maine, Progress in Kalamazoo, and Hope for Washington
Out Gay Life (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Late Tuesday night, reports confirmed that Maine voters had repealed the state’s marriage equality law, passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. John Baldacci earlier this year, with 53% voting Yes on Proposition 1. The Associated Press highlighted the emotional reaction of Maine couples whose rights will now be denied. Cecilia Burnett, who had been [...] Media Covers Setback in Maine, Progress...
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The Gay Marriage Referendum In Maine: Bookerista Views
Booker Rising (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The tide of extending marriage rights to gay couples -- which has swept across New England in recent months -- has stopped at Maine. Voters yesterday repealed a state law Tuesday that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed. The repeal comes just six months after the measure was passed by the Maine legislature and signed by the Democratic Gov. John Baldacci. Maine would have been the sixth state...
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Center For American Progress Releases Statement
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Another: STATEMENT: LGBT Equality Fight Continues Country Is Making Progress Despite Setback in Maine By Jeff Krehely Maine voters rejected same-sex couple marriage rights yesterday, but other states are moving toward equality. Maine voters rejected a state law Tuesday that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry. Their repeal comes just six months after the measure was passed by the Maine legislature...
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GLAAD Press Release
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Also just in: Statement by GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios on 2009 Election Results in Maine, Washington and Kalamazoo, Mich. New York, NY, November 4, 2009 - The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) today called on the nation's media to focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and couples in covering the results and aftermath of yesterday's votes in Maine, Washington...
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WTF, Maine?!
Shakespeare's Sister (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Maine Gay Marriage Law Repealed : "The tide of extending marriage rights to same-sex couples—which has swept across New England in recent months—has stopped at Maine. Voters rejected a state law Tuesday that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed. The repeal comes just six months after the measure was passed by the Maine legislature and signed by the Democratic Gov. John Baldacci."...
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No On 1 Scheduled Speakers Announced
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
REMINDER: THE site for results is this Bangor Daily News link.... even the campaign is using it as a reference. ============================================= Got this preliminary program for later tonight: 9 pm- Maine Coalition MC- Betsy Smith, Executive Director of EqualityMaine Mary Bonauto, Civil Rights Project Director, GLAD Shenna Bellows, Executive Director, MCLU Myke Johnson, Anne Underwood...
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The Peter's hot for our barista Louise....
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Oh my -- the Peter is so miffed at Louise calling his flaccid press conference in Maine the other day a "rally" that he decided to give her a shout out: Audio of Maine Press Conference Laying out Radical Gay Task Force Agenda Highlighting Outside ‘Gay’ Extremism in Maine: Thanks to our opponents, we have an audio record of the Maine news conference last week led by Paul Madore...
- Audio of Maine Press Conference Laying out Radical Gay Task Force Agenda - Americans For Truth
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WETZSTEIN: Polls show turn to civil unions
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
OPINION/ANALYSIS: Maine voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether they will allow gay couples to marry. Gay marriage was enacted in May by a Democrat-led Senate and House and Maine Gov. John Baldacci, a Democrat. But before the ink was dry, Maine citizens gathered 100,000 signatures - almost twice the number needed - to put the new law to a vote. We'll know the outcome soon. The big picture...
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Save marriage equality in Maine
Gratuitous Violins (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Maine residents are voting today on whether to repeal a law legalizing same-sex marriage. The measure was passed by the legislature and signed by Governor John Baldacci in May but has never taken effect. It's unbelievable to me that we even allow some Americans to decide whether other Americans are entitled to equal rights. Civil rights should never, ever be subject to a popular vote. Allowing gay...
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More Maine budget woes lie ahead
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
Gov. John Baldacci says Maine is facing more difficult budget choices in the months ahead.
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'No On 1' Supporter Governor John Baldacci on 'The Rachel Maddow Show' and Beyond
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Thank you, Governor, for your open support and advocacy ! First, this clip from last night's "TRMS": Much more below of what a REAL "Fierce Advocate" says and does! For one thing, a real leader speaks with the media to discuss the issues at hand and lets his personal opinions be known! My friend Joe Sudbay had this report yesterday about the governor's visit to 'No On 1' HQ in Portland....
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Rachel Maddow Speaks to Maine Gov. John Baldacci on Question 1
Towleroad (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Rachel Maddow took on Maine's Question 1 last night, talking to Governor John Baldacci about the ballot measure intended to remove the marriage equality measure he signed into law last Spring. Asks Rachel, "If the 'Yes' forces win, is there...
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Gov. John Baldacci Kicks Off No On 1's "GOTV" Efforts
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Rumor has it that Governor Baldacci will be on 'The Rachel Maddow Show'- TONIGHT !! Just in from the No On 1 campaign: Volunteers Continue to Urge Families, Friends and Neighbors to Vote NO on Question1 Advocate Fairness and Equality for all Maine Families Brewer, Maine (October 29, 2009)--- All across Maine, NO on 1 Campaign volunteers are contacting friends, neighbors and family members urging them...