The state is among a dozen that set all-time highs for gambling at casinos in 2018, according to an industry group.
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Oxford selectmen table casino liquor license application
The Board of Selectmen will ask casino officials to attend the June 20 meeting to discuss a high volume of police calls for intoxicated individuals.
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Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting
Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford County Commissioners oppose bill to allow casino in southern Maine
Oxford County commissioners had major concerns about allowing a tribal gaming operation 50 miles from casinos in Oxford and Bangor.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Fern Bosse: Where is law enforcement?
Fern Bosse complaining about lack of law enforcement officials near Oxford Casino
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New subdivision proposed for Oxford
OXFORD — A 98-unit, single family house subdivision is being proposed for farmland on Route 26 across the street from the Oxford Casino. David Woodward of vhb in South Portland who represents the landowners, the Thurlow Family, presented the three-phase, preliminary subdivision application to the Planning Board at its November 8 meeting, saying the development […]
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Death of man in Oxford Casino hotel ruled suicide
OXFORD — Police ruled the death of a Maine man found in a hotel room at the Oxford Casino on Sunday a suicide, Oxford Sgt. Rickie Jack said. Jack said Monday that officers received a call about 8:30 or 9 a.m. Sunday from the casino that a man was found hanging in a hotel room. […]
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State waives Oxford portion of intersection costs
OXFORD — The town has received a waiver from the state for its $60,000 portion of the $180,000 Oxford Casino intersection improvements project. Town Manager Butch Asselin reported to the Board of Selectmen at its Aug. 2 meeting that he has received a letter from Department of Transportation Commissioner David Bernhardt granting the waiver of the […]
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No more harness racing at Oxford Fair
OXFORD — The Oxford County Fair has eliminated its long tradition of harness racing from this year’s schedule, but a state official said it will have no impact on the licensing of the Oxford Casino. The vote by the Oxford County Agricultural Society board of trustees to remove harness racing was made for financial reasons, […]
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No more harness racing at Oxford Fair
OXFORD — The Oxford County Fair has eliminated its long tradition of harness racing from this year’s fair schedule, but a state official said it will have no impact on the licensing of the Oxford Casino. The vote by the Oxford County Agricultural Society Board of Trustees to remove harness racing from the September 12-15 […]