RUMFORD — The Rumford American Legion will be hosting their first job and resource fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 7, in conjunction with the Maine CareerCenter group. Patti Gray, a CareerCenter consultant, said that Maine CareerCenter has been holding job and resource fairs “pretty consistently for the past two to three years,” […]
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Mechanic Falls considers extending sewer system to Route 26
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council agreed Monday that the town should explore the possibility of extending the sewer system to Route 26. “Poland has expressed interest in a cooperative project, and Oxford has extended an invitation to tie into their line,” Town Manager John Hawley told councilors. He said that while the need for […]
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Oxford Casino sells almost $1M in liquor in first 9 months
OXFORD — In its first nine months of operation, the Oxford Casino grossed $950,000 in liquor sales. That’s about $3,500 a day. The figure was included in the casino’s liquor license application, approved by the Oxford Board of Selectmen in March. According to the application, the casino also sold $1.7 million worth of food in the […]
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Gaming Commission supports expansion of gambling in Maine
AUGUSTA — A special legislative study group on Friday approved a recommendation that gambling in Maine be expanded, despite opposition from lawmakers and other critics who say it goes beyond the group’s scope and ignores potential consequences to existing casinos. The Gaming Commission, including lawmakers, casino managers, casino opponents and American Indian tribal leaders, voted 10-8 […]
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Oxford voters approve zoning law changes
OXFORD — A handful of voters approved three amendments to the town zoning ordinance within 10 minutes Thursday evening. The amendments, to sections of the ordinance regulating off-street parking, back lots and delegated authority, largely benefit two developers pursuing projects in Oxford. Changes to the provisions about off-street parking allow non-residential buildings with multiple uses, […]
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Gambling board reports revenue increase
AUGUSTA — Tax revenue from the state’s two casinos is up significantly over last year, according to figures from the Maine Gambling Control Board. According to the figures, in the current fiscal year, the state has taken in $35,407,412 in revenues from slot machines and table games from Oxford and Hollywood casinos, $10,400,315 more than at […]
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Gambling board approves new card game for Oxford Casino
More coverage: Gambling board reports revenue increase AUGUSTA — Members of the Maine Gambling Control Board approved rules for a new card game at Oxford Casino during their meeting Tuesday. With little discussion, board members unanimously approved the casino’s request to add Spanish 21 to its repertoire of table games. The game is similar to standard […]
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It’s not known how effectively casinos promote responsible gambling
BANGOR — A moustachioed, beret-wearing lobster named “Clawd” is touring Bangor this week alongside his bilingual handler dressed like a chef to promote responsible gambling. Meanwhile, the state doesn’t know how big a problem irresponsible gambling is, according to the person responsible for overseeing the state’s addiction prevention efforts. Hollywood Casino’s weeklong lobster promotion is […]
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Oxford Casino to get $3.2 million expansion
OXFORD — Churchill Downs plans to invest $3.2 million in the Oxford Casino to expand the gaming floor and add more table games and slot machines. Robert L. Evans, chairman and CEO, announced the company’s plans in a second quarter corporate report released this week. The announcement comes less than a month after Kentucky-based Churchill Downs finalized purchase […]
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REACH hosting 7th annual Police vs. Firefighters softball game
PARIS — The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, more commonly known as REACH in Oxford County, will be hosting their seventh annual Police vs. Firefighters softball game at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 at Gouin Field on Alpine Street. The softball game, which is sponsored by Oxford Casino, will begin at 4 p.m. and […]