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 […]
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Job and resource fair to be held at American Legion on Thursday
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 […]