OXFORD — Calling Oxford Casino “an incredible economic engine,” a spokeswoman for Churchill Downs Inc., owner of the casino, said a $300 million dollar investment in New York State will not draw future investments away from the Oxford facility. Churchill Down officials announced Tuesday that it wants to build a destination resort casino in East […]
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Oxford hotel doesn’t deter Crestholm Farm season
OXFORD — The garage door is lifted open, revealing a small showroom of raw pine furniture, the kind crafted almost singularly for relaxing in while sitting on a porch during a summer afternoon. Shrink-wrapped meat, portioned and organized by animal, is neatly stacked in a series of hip level chest freezers along a back wall. […]
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Woman charged with heroin possession outside Oxford Casino
OXFORD — A Farmingdale woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after police found heroin in her purse while she was parked outside the Oxford Casino. Danielle M. Fredette, 28, was charged with a felony count of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, Class C, in South Paris District Court on Wednesday afternoon. According to an Oxford County […]
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Scarborough Downs agrees to build hotel, complex first if state approves new racino
Fewer people are playing the ponies: Off-track and racetrack wagers in Maine were down again in 2013. The figures were released Wednesday, the same day the Maine House gave initial approval to a new twist on Scarborough Downs’ effort to win a racino in the Legislature: It would have to build a hotel, an entertainment […]
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Poland man charged with having illegal knife
OXFORD — A Poland man was arrested outside the Oxford Casino on Monday night and charged with possession of an illegal “butterfly” knife. Nicholas Ray Douglass, 23, was charged with violating conditions of his bail and trafficking in dangerous knives, both misdemeanor offenses. According to Oxford police Chief Jon Tibbetts, Sgt. Rickie Jack was called to […]
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More than $1.1 billion gambled at Oxford, Hollywood casinos in 2013
In its first full year, customers gambled $677 million at Oxford Casino slot machines, walked away with $619 million in wins and left close to $30 million behind for the house, after taxes. The figures were released Friday in the Maine Gambling Control Board’s 2013 annual report. Bangor’s Hollywood Casino, meanwhile, saw customers gamble $469 […]
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Portland man arrested after fleeing police at casino
OXFORD — A Portland man was charged with operating under the influence late Monday night after driving away from the Oxford Casino and attempting to flee police at a traffic stop soon after. Lawrence Turner, 40, was arrested at approximately 11:15 p.m. Monday and booked at the Oxford County Jail in Paris. He faces charges of […]
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Casinos argue against expanding gambling in Maine
BANGOR — Leaders of Maine’s two casinos told members of a legislative committee Wednesday that the state has reached its saturation point with gambling and opposed a series of bills seeking to expand the industry. Representatives of some of the groups behind the proposals, which include two of the state’s Indian tribes, told members of […]
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Oxford Casino to complete expansion by the new year
OXFORD — An expansion at Oxford Casino that adds 58 slot machines and four table games, including two for high-stakes players, will be finished in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations, according to a casino spokesperson. The $3.2 million expansion was announced in August, shortly after Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. finalized its purchase of the Route […]
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Disorderly woman removed from Oxford Casino
OXFORD — A local woman was removed from the Oxford Casino and charged with disorderly conduct by Oxford Police on Friday night. Doreen Wentworth, 42, of Lovell was warned multiple times by police to settle down and act appropriately before she was arrested, according to Oxford police Lt. Michael Ward. Police were called to the casino […]