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Maine gay marriage

Michael Snell, left, and Steven Bridges speak to a reporter, Friday, outside City Hall before obtaining a marriage license under the state's new law in Portland, Maine. Bridges and Snell held a commitment ceremony six years ago but made their marriage official under state law with a simple ceremony early Saturday as Maine's new law permitting same-sex marriage took effect at the stroke of midnight.
Michael Snell, left, and Steven Bridges speak to a reporter, Friday, outside City Hall before obtaining a marriage license under the state's new law in Portland, Maine. Bridges and Snell held a commitment ceremony six years ago but made their marriage official under state law with a simple ceremony early Saturday as Maine's new law permitting same-sex marriage took effect at the stroke of midnight.
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Steven Bridges, left, and Michael Snell speak to reporters after making history as the first same-sex couple to be married in the state under Maine's new law, Saturday.
Steven Bridges, left, and Michael Snell speak to reporters after making history as the first same-sex couple to be married in the state under Maine's new law, Saturday.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
A crowd cheers at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, as the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Maine departs City Hall in Portland, Maine.
A crowd cheers at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, as the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Maine departs City Hall in Portland, Maine.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Donna Galluzzo, left, and Lisa Gorney leave the City Clerk's office after obtaining their marriage license, early Saturday, at City Hall in Portland, Maine.
Donna Galluzzo, left, and Lisa Gorney leave the City Clerk's office after obtaining their marriage license, early Saturday, at City Hall in Portland, Maine.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Jamous Lizotte, left, and Steven Jones pose with their marriage license, early Saturday, at City Hall in Portland, Maine.
Jamous Lizotte, left, and Steven Jones pose with their marriage license, early Saturday, at City Hall in Portland, Maine.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Lucie Bauer, left, and Annie Kiermaier, of Rockport, Maine, celebrate the imminent recognition of their marriage in their home state, Friday, in Portland, Maine. The couple was married in California in 2008.
Lucie Bauer, left, and Annie Kiermaier, of Rockport, Maine, celebrate the imminent recognition of their marriage in their home state, Friday, in Portland, Maine. The couple was married in California in 2008.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
Katy Jayne, left, gets a kiss from Lauren Snead after they obtained their marriage license, early Saturday.
Katy Jayne, left, gets a kiss from Lauren Snead after they obtained their marriage license, early Saturday.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
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