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Maine Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage; New Hampshire to Follow

HeadlineMay 07, 2009

Maine has become the fifth state to legalize gay marriage. On Wednesday, Democratic Governor John Baldacci signed a measure backing sex-same marriage, following its approval in the Maine legislature. New Hampshire is expected to follow suit as early as today. New Hampshire lawmakers have sent Democratic Governor John Lynch a similar measure to sign into law.

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