Maine gay marriage law heads to November ballot after 100K voters sign petition for referendumSeptember 2nd, 2009 Fate of Maine gay marriage law in hands of votersAUGUSTA, Maine — The governor of Maine has signed a formal proclamation putting the state's gay marriage law up for a vote in November. Gov. John Baldacci signed the measure Wednesday after election officials verified that gay marriage foes had reached the threshold of petitions necessary to put the law on the ballot.
Maine man admits crawling in outhouse pit for the second timeSeptember 1st, 2009 Man admits crawling into outhouse pit _ againPORTLAND, Maine — A Maine man caught peering up at a girl from below an outhouse toilet seat four years ago stands accused of crawling into another pit toilet on White Mountain National Forest property in New Hampshire. A federal affidavit indicates a 49-year-old man confessed to repeating his previous act on Memorial Day.
Utah playground to include electronic games in effort to get kids playing outsideJuly 12th, 2009 Computerized playground to open in Utah cityLAYTON, Utah — The traditional playground is getting a modern makeover. City officials in Layton, about 25 miles north of Salt Lake City, plan to open an electronic public playground later this summer.
Maine gay marriage foes get enough signatures to block law, put it to statewide voteJuly 8th, 2009 Gay marriage foes reach signature goal in MainePORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine say they've collected enough signatures to stop a new law from going into effect and to force a statewide vote. Mark Mutty from the Stand for Marriage Maine coalition said Wednesday it took four weeks to gather the more than 55,000 signatures necessary to put gay marriage to a vote.
Rare bright orange _ alive and pinching _ lobsters popping up in Maine, MassachusettsJuly 5th, 2009 Maine pound shows off rare orange, live lobstersYORK, Maine — Two orange lobsters that look as though they've just emerged from a steamer pot are definitely alive and pinching in Maine. Jeremy Mirick, co-owner of the lobster pound at the York Fitness Center in York, Maine, says the two orange lobsters in his tank aren't for sale.
Michelle Obama calls on Americans to join in a summer of service, refurbishes Calif playgroundJune 22nd, 2009 In SF, Michelle Obama calls on Americans to serveSAN FRANCISCO — First lady Michelle Obama wants Americans to make this a summer of community service. Obama is scheduled to put the idea into action Monday, joining California first lady Maria Shriver and local volunteers in refurbishing the playground at Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco.
Maine gay marriage opponents hire California firm that led Prop 8 proposalJune 18th, 2009 Maine gay marriage foes to use Calif. Prop 8 firmPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage opponents in Maine have hired the California public relations firm that led the successful Prop 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage.
AP Poll: Love the dress, hate the receiving line _ ceremony, clothes among wedding guest favesJune 15th, 2009 AP Poll: For wedding guests, ceremony is fave partNEW YORK — Planning a wedding, and want to make sure your guests are happy? Think about ditching the receiving line. That's the least popular aspect of a wedding from a guest's perspective, according to an Associated Press-Brides.com poll released Monday.
Presidential pardon: Obama writes Wisconsin girl a note for missing last day of schoolJune 12th, 2009 Obama writes girl a note for missing schoolGREEN BAY, Wis. — Ten-year-old Kennedy Corpus has a rock-solid excuse for missing the last day of school: a personal note to her teacher from President Barack Obama.
NM mom accused of suffocating son, burying him in playground charged with murder, abuseJune 8th, 2009 NM mom faces murder, abuse charges in death of sonALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A mother accused of suffocating her 3-year-old son and burying him in an Albuquerque playground has been indicted on murder and child abuse charges.
Pa. newspaper apologizes, feds investigate after classified ad calls for Obama's assassinationMay 29th, 2009 Pa. newspaper ad calls for Obama assassinationWARREN, Pa. — A northwestern Pennsylvania newspaper is apologizing for running a classified advertisement calling for the assassination of President Barack Obama.
Fire in one of the country's top wedding destinations kindles fear in brides-to-beMay 9th, 2009 Brides-to-be fret over fires in Santa BarbaraLOS ANGELES — Bride-to-be Carrie Beers has been planning to hold her intimate wedding among winding staircases, terraced gardens and 13 acres of avocado orchards at a Spanish-style villa tucked into a Santa Barbara canyon. Now the New Yorker is worried her West Coast wedding site won't survive a raging, 8,600-acre wildfire that has ravaged at least 80 other homes.
Turkish minister: 8 suspects detained over wedding attack that killed 44May 5th, 2009 Turkey: 8 suspects in wedding shooting detainedANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's Interior Minister Besir Atalay says security forces have detained eight people suspected of involvement in an attack on a wedding in southeastern Turkey. Atalay says the attack killed 44 people, correcting an earlier death toll of 45.
Pittsburgh-area newlyweds get creative sentences in hotel brawl on wedding nightMay 5th, 2009 Brawling Pittsburgh-area newlyweds take plea dealsPITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh-area bride and groom have taken plea deals in a hotel brawl with another wedding party the night they got married. David Wielechowski (wee-luh-CHOW'-skee) was told Tuesday that he'll enter a probation program for first-time offenders.
Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage bill at crowded legislative hearingApril 22nd, 2009 Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage billAUGUSTA, Maine — A public hearing on allowing gay marriage in Maine has opened with a standing ovation for the bill's sponsor. Sen. Dennis Damon received a roar of approval at a crowded hearing Wednesday when he said the time has come to recognize same-sex marriages.
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