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PublishedOctober 16, 2010
Did gamble pay off well for Bangor?
Hollywood Slots has generated millions of dollars for the city, but its effect on crime and problem gambling is unclear.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2010
Maine Voices: Would Oxford County casino bring in ‘new money’? It depends
The author of a frequently cited study on the impact of the proposal clarifies a question he is often asked.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2010
Poll results favor LePage, Pingree, Michaud, casino
The latest Maine Poll shows Republican Paul LePage with a slight lead in the race for governor and Democratic incumbents Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Mike Michaud with significant leads.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2010
Survey finds support for Oxford County casino
The results are similar to a poll two weeks ago, but opponents have yet to run a TV ad.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2010
New poll shows majority supports casino
If the election were held today, Maine voters would vote to approve Question One.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2010
Maine casino promoters outspend foes 10-to-1
A report filed with the state ethics commission shows that the PAC Maine Taxpayers Taking Charge raised $2.1 million.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2010
Casino supporters spend more than opponents
AUGUSTA -- Supporters of the Oxford County casino question on the November ballot are outspending their opponents 10-to-1, according to reports to state campaign regulators.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2010
Oxford County casino:’Good jobs’ vs. ‘fast living’
Kerry and Tom Hewson moved here four months ago from suburban Detroit after deciding that Oxford County would be a wholesome place to raise their two children. They wouldn't have come here if they had known they could be living near a casino, Kerry Hewson said. <br /><br /> She said casinos promote a culture of "fast living" and "cheap thrills" and would undermine the work ethic and traditional family values for which rural Maine is known. <br /><br /> "Casinos don't belong here," she said. "They belong someplace else."
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PublishedOctober 12, 2010
In Oxford County and elsewhere, casino question is a complicated one
NORWAY -- Kerry and Tom Hewson moved here four months ago from suburban Detroit after deciding that Oxford County would be a wholesome place to raise their two children. They wouldn't have come here if they had known they could be living near a casino, Kerry Hewson said.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2010
Oxford County casino proposal proves divisive
NORWAY -- Kerry and Tom Hewson moved here four months ago from suburban Detroit after deciding that Oxford County would be a wholesome place to raise their two children. They wouldn't have come here if they had known they could be living near a casino, Kerry Hewson said.