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6 injured as fire crews battle blaze on nuclear-powered submarine at Maine shipyard

Six people were reported injured as fire crews continued to battle a blaze on a nuclear-powered submarine at a US Navy shipyard in Maine late Wednesday.

Oil guru Matthew Simmons dies in hot tub in Maine home

Matthew Simmons, who rattled the energy industry by arguing the world was rapidly approaching peak oil production capacity, died at his home in North Haven, Maine, the energy research group he founded said on Monday.

Maine Voters Get Final Say On Gay Marriage

DAVID SHARP WBZTV.com 11/03/2009
Referendum 71 Passes But Maine's Gay Marriage Rejected

With the loss in Maine, gay-rights activists seem pretty down. Referendum 71 has now more than likely passed 51 to 49 percent. This law will greatly expand the rights of gay couples.

Maine Voters Get Final Say On Gay Marriage

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) ― Maine residents streamed into the polls to have the final say Tuesday on the state's gay marriage law in a closely watched race with national implications. Also on the ballot were two tax referendums and proposals to repeal school district consolidation and expand the state's medical marijuana law.

One of the World's Most Innovative Sensory Gardens Opens at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine

Every garden is a sensory garden, but on June 19 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay opened a remarkable garden planned and planted specifically to appeal to each of our senses. The Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, which occupies nearly an acre, is likely to be among the very finest sensory gardens in the world. Here, all visitors -- including those with disabilities -- can get in touch with their senses in innovative, appealing ways.

Portland rolls out world's longest lobster roll

A world record attempt to create the world's largest lobster roll has suprised organisers as the giant sandwich turned out to be more than a foot longer than they planned.

Maine Senate Backs Same-Sex Marriage

ABBY GOODNOUGH The New York Times 05/01/2009
Maine to allow same-sex marriage

Gay marriage is to be permitted in the US state of Maine after a bill was passed by both houses of the state's legislature and signed by the governor.

Maine Senate Backs Same-Sex Marriage

BOSTON — Maine could be the next New England state to embrace same-sex marriage after the State Senate voted Thursday to legalize the practice.

 
Maine Panel Strongly Endorses Same-Sex Marriage Bill

AUGUSTA, Maine -- A bill that could make Maine the fifth state to recognize same-sex marriages won a strong endorsement Tuesday from a legislative committee, setting the stage for votes by the Senate and House.