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PublishedAugust 4, 2020
Maine harness racing industry, struggling financially because of 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.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2020
Wex seeks tax break from Scarborough on $50 million operations center planned at The Downs
The global company plans to move as many as 1,200 workers to Scarborough and has eyes on two other parcels at the harness-racing facility.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2020
Wex to build $50 million operations center at The Downs in Scarborough
The 200,000-square-foot facility would be built in the planned village center and house as many as 1,200 employees who are now working in 6 South Portland offices.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
The Downs developers deliver cost estimate for Scarborough community center
The facility that would be built at the harness track property would cost the town $2.3 million per year to lease for 30 years.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2019
Scarborough weighs options to build community center at The Downs
Encouraged by recent survey results, a town committee is considering a proposal to lease community center space from developers of the 500-acre racetrack property.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2019
Scarborough planners approve business park at The Downs
Once completed, the Innovation District will be valued at more than $100 million, according to local businessmen who are redeveloping the 525-acre horse-racing property.
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PublishedApril 23, 2019
Bay State company agrees to design sports complex at Scarborough Downs
The Edge Sports Group of Bedford, Massachusetts, is conducting a study to determine what types of athletic and recreational amenities would be included.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Scarborough Downs developers report brisk single-family home sales
Early signs of success for the $621 million mixed-use project come after the developers faced fierce scrutiny from some Scarborough residents.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2018
Apartment complex at Scarborough Downs approved
The Planning Board votes unanimously to authorize a major redevelopment of the 500-acre property that was purchased by developers this year.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Local brothers aim to redevelop Scarborough Downs property despite opposition
The Risbaras and the Michauds say they can build the mixed-use village center town leaders want, but they'll need as much as $80 million to make it happen.
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