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Massive crowd as Maine lawmakers take up gay marriage

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:32:22 +0000

(Augusta, Maine) Thousands of people thronged into the Augusta Civic Center as Maine lawmakers began the first public hearings on a bill that would allow equal marriage in the state.

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Will gays put the green back in the Big Apple?

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:58:37 +0000

(New York City) New York City officials are turning to gays and lesbians to help reduce a projected $4 billion budget deficit.

The nation’s largest city unveiled a marketing campaign Tuesday to(...)

Maine inkeeps say gay marriage could save industry

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:09:12 +0000

With the nation in the grip of an economic crisis that is threatening tourism across the country, Maine's inns, tourism agencies, and the wedding industry say legalizing same-sex marriage in the state could save them from disaster.