“Gay marriage bill sponsor gets ovation in Maine”

Boston Herald: “A public hearing on the Maine Legislature’s gay marriage proposal has opened with a standing ovation for the bill’s sponsor. Sen. Dennis Damon received a roar of approval at Wednesday’s hearing when he said the time has come to recognize same-sex marriages in Maine. He said his proposal — backed by 60 co-sponsors — ‘recognizes the worth of every man and woman among us.’”