EqualityMaine

EqualityMaine is the statewide LGBTQ+ civil-rights organisation, founded in 1984 as the Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance. It led the campaigns for Maine's nondiscrimination law and the 2012 referendum that made Maine one of the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. Today it does lobbying, statewide organising and community programmes. It is based at the Equality Community Center, 15 Casco St in downtown Portland, which other LGBTQ+ groups also use. It is mainly an advocacy office, not a drop-in centre. Visitors looking for local events or groups can check the community center's calendar.