From the state government of Maine's official website:

Governor Signs LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today signed into law LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom.

“I have followed closely the debate on this issue. I have listened to both sides, as they have presented their arguments during the public hearing and on the floor of the Maine Senate and the House of Representatives. I have read many of the notes and letters sent to my office, and I have weighed my decision carefully,” Governor Baldacci said. “I did not come to this decision lightly or in haste.”

The governor goes on to say:

“While the good and just people of Maine may determine this issue, my responsibility is to uphold the Constitution and do, as best as possible, what is right. I believe that signing this legislation is the right thing to do,” Governor Baldacci said.

GLAAD will be monitoring media coverage of the governor's decision and updating this post throughout the day. --UPDATES BELOW-- GLAAD's President, Neil G. Giuliano, responds:

Gov. Baldacci's signing of the marriage equality bill represents another historic step toward obtaining the security and protections of marriage for all loving, committed couples. There is now important work to be done in Maine to safeguard marriage equality, and we salute Equality Maine and all whose tireless commitment to this work has brought us to this important day.

GLAAD urges media outlets to focus on the stories of loving, committed Maine couples in reporting on this story today and in the weeks to come.

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Print Coverage

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Reuters:

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CNN:

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MSNBC:

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The Advocate:

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NECN.com:

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EDGE Boston:

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Blog Coverage

Pam's House Blend:

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TPM:

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The Bilerico Project:

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Joe My God:

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Change.org

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Organizations Respond

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