New England News
 
Maine ad rules found unconstitutional
By Associated Press | Monday Aug 23, 2010
In a suit stemming from the state’s marriage equality issue, a federal judge has ruled that some of Maine’s regulations applying to independent advertising are unconstitutional.
Poll: Rhode Island voters support same-sex marriage
By Hannah Clay Wareham | Wednesday Aug 18, 2010
The majority of Rhode Island voters support legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the state for the first time, according to the results of a new survey.
"Gen Silent" will be screened in Providence
By Hannah Clay Wareham | Thursday Aug 12, 2010
The ground-breaking documentary Gen Silent, directed by Stu Maddux, will be screened at the Bell Street Chapel Theater in Providence, RI.
"The Full Monty" wraps up Theatre by the Sea’s 77th season
By Hannah Clay Wareham | Thursday Jul 29, 2010
Broadway smash hit "The Full Monty" will open Aug. 4 at Theatre by the Sea in Matunuck, Rhode Island. The show is the proverbial cherry on top of the Theatre’s sweet 77th season.
Bare chests at bear bar a health code violation?
By Hannah Clay Wareham | Wednesday Jul 28, 2010
Bartenders at Ogonquit gay bar Mainestreet, located on Route 1, have been ordered to put their shirts back on.
A Cinderella story
By Emily Cataneo | Wednesday Jul 21, 2010
Coming from the street to the catwalk, Boston’s own Jasmina Andino is competing in this year’s Miss Trans New England pageant.
NOM demonstrators meet resistance at RI State House
By Hannah Clay Wareham | Tuesday Jul 20, 2010
The anti-gay National Organization for Marriage (NOM) stopped by the Rhode Island State House in Providence during their "Summer of Marriage Tour" after visiting Maine and New Hampshire last week.
Vt. gay marriage advocates laud DOMA ruling
By Associated Press | Monday Jul 12, 2010
Gay marriage advocates in Vermont say they are thrilled with a ruling that the federal gay marriage ban is unconstitutional even though it has no immediate effect on gay couples in the state.
RI gov. veto criticized by transgender advocates
By Associated Press | Monday Jul 12, 2010
Advocates for transgendered people are calling for lawmakers to override Gov. Don Carcieri’s veto of a bill that would have given them additional legal protections.
CT priest accused of paying male escorts with church dollars
By Associated Press | Wednesday Jul 7, 2010
A Roman Catholic priest in Connecticut was charged Tuesday, July 6 with stealing $1.3 million US in church money over seven years to use for male escorts, expensive clothing, and luxury hotels and restaurants.
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