Maine residents unite in support of gay marriage. (Sam T/Flickr)

Dozens lined up shortly after midnight to receive a marriage license at Portland City Hall. Other communities held special Saturday hours as well.

Gay marriage was approved by voters Nov. 29, only the third state to do so by popular vote.

The state will also recognize same-sex marriages ordained in other states.

Read the full story at the Wall Street Journal.

See more of Neon Tommy's coverage of gay marraige here.

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