There’s an ugly side to Maine harness racing

Horses have been subjected to drugging and abuse, with more than 600 violations issued by the state governing body for the sport since 2016.

Harness racing developer looks to open simulcast facility in Cumberland County

First Track Investments plans to launch a temporary facility in a location separate from the Cumberland Fairgrounds, while the company seeks a new track site elsewhere in southern Maine.

Scarborough Downs will halt live horse racing this month, ending a 70-year run

The track, which opened with thoroughbred racing in 1950, has struggled through years of financial hardship and will hold its last harness racing card on Nov. 28.

State harness racing industry, struggling financially because of the pandemic, looks to reset season

After losing months of income, drivers and breeders hope August is the start of a short but strong season at Scarborough Downs and Bangor's Bass Park.

Scarborough Downs resumes harness racing with no spectators

Daily entries can only be found online.

PHOTOS: Jogging around the track at Oxford Fairgrounds

Meet Me at the Dance is on a fast track to a great career.

Historical horse Winthrop Messenger’s trotting legacy honored

The Winthrop Maine Historical Society recently rededicated a new memorial stone to the standardbred foundation sire, replacing one that went missing last spring.

Mud season means the start of harness racing season in Farmington

Sulky drivers are not deterred by the muddy track at the Farmington Fairgrounds.

No more harness racing at Oxford Fair

No more harness racing at Oxford Fair