Maine voters may have rejected an effort to repeal the state's school district consolidation law, but that doesn't mean changes won't be made to the existing plan. Billed as a way to save money on administrative costs by cutting the number of school districts from 290 to just 90, the plan still has a long way to go.

In the 24 hours after Maine voters rejected same-sex marriage, emotions are still raw for volunteers and organizers of the No On One campaign. They say they remain proud of their message, of the families headed by same-sex couples who shared their stories along the way and of the strong showing at the polls. And they say they are determined to pursue the goal of marriage equality for all Mainers no matter how long it takes.

The morning after voters passed a referendum that creates dispensaries for medical marijuana, dozens of calls started to pour into state offices. Most callers were patients asking where to get the drug. A few were people interested in setting up a dispensary. But officials say it will be at least six months before the state sees its first dispensary.

Turnout in yesterday's election, everyone agreed, would be a key in determining the outcome of the seven questions on the ballot. As it turns out, turnout was close to double the original estimate offered by Maine's secretary of state. But that was just the first violation of conventional wisdom toward this vote. To sort through some of what motivated voters at the polls, Keith Shortall spoke with State House Bureau Chief A. J. Higgins.

Same-sex marriage advocates hoping to make history in the battleground of Maine appear to have lost their effort by a small margin. Had they succeeded, Maine would have become the first state to approve same-sex marriage at the ballot box. Five states have granted marriage equality through the courts or their Legislatures, and activists say the loss in Maine is just a temporary setback.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks recaps the 2009 election with analysis from Sandy Maisel of Colby College, Ron Schmidt of USM and A.J. Higgins of MPBN.

On the Line host Susan Sharon discussed Question 5 on the November 3 ballot. This question asks Mainers to vote on changing the current law as it applies to medical marijuana. Susan featured a mix of in-studio guests and phone callers during the program.

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Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks continues coverage of Maine’s November 3 ballot initiatives. This week, two of the ballot questions looking at taxes, TABOR II and the excise tax.

On the Line host Susan Sharon welcomes attorney Mary Bonauto, civil rights project director for Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders. And, Marc Mutty, campaign chair for “Yes On One/Stand for Marriage Maine.”

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Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks continues coverage of Maine’s November 3 ballot initiatives. This week: Same-Sex Marriage, or Question 1. Find out how the two rival camps perceive the latest poll numbers heading into the final days of the campaign.

On the Line host A.J. Higgins welcomed guests arguing for and against the latest Taxpayers Bill of Rights ballot measure. In 2006, Maine voters rejected the original TABOR proposal at the polls. What can we expect this November?

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Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks begins coverage of Maine's November 3 ballot initiatives. This week, Question 3, should voters repeal the state's school consolidation law? Jennifer discuss it with representatives from both sides. Plus, looks at Question 5, which would expand Maine's medical marijuana law.

On the Line host Jennifer Rooks welcomes guests Newell Augur, who represents the "No on 3" camp. And Skip Greenlaw, author and chief organizer of the repeal measure. Also, listeners weigh in on the consolidation debate.

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