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PublishedSeptember 24, 2018
Scarborough considers tax break to develop village center at the Downs
Town officials say redevelopment of Scarborough Downs could be the most important deal the town will ever consider and there are public forums tonight and Wednesday.
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PublishedMay 24, 2018
Auburn man sues KFC over bone in food sold in Scarborough
The man claims that biting on a bone in 2015 caused 'great pain and suffering and mental anguish' resulting in a 'loss of enjoyment of life.'
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PublishedMay 14, 2018
Sports betting unlikely to arrive in Maine anytime soon
The state would have to pass legislation allowing such gambling, and none has been introduced so far, state officials say.
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PublishedApril 26, 2018
Court dismisses charge against man arrested at Scarborough council meeting
But the town is asking the court to reconsider the case of Michael Doyle, the Falmouth man who was arrested when he refused to leave a meeting in November.
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PublishedApril 5, 2018
Plan for phase 1 of Scarborough Downs development wins approval
Developers plan to kick off a 10- to 20-year effort with various housing projects. Town planners expect to see 'great' designs next.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2018
Group closes deal on $6.7 million purchase of Scarborough Downs
The owners envision a long-term redevelopment of the property into a town center with housing, shopping, restaurants, offices and more.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2017
Scarborough Downs’ potential new owners envision town center, active racetrack
Cross Roads Holdings' long-term plans for the land it has under contract to buy include housing, shopping, dining, offices, an interconnected road network, trails, recreation facilities.
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PublishedMay 3, 2017
Twelve years and $112 million in state funds have failed to save harness racing in Maine
The fate of Scarborough Downs serves as a cautionary tale of what happens when the state subsidizes an industry but fails to set firm goals and ensure accountability.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2017
Massachusetts developer poised to buy Scarborough Downs for project that may include racetrack
A group of investors led by Thom Powers is interested in residential, commercial and recreational development on the nearly 500-acre parcel – but not a casino.
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