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Published
September 18, 2018

Developer: Plan for Scarborough Downs property fits with town’s vision, discussed widely with public

At least seven businesses hope to locate there in the near future, just one potential benefit of the vision for a ‘new heart of Scarborough.’
Published
September 10, 2018

Maine Voices: Scarborough, hold your horses when it comes to tax increment financing

That proposed TIF should set off a tiff among residents whose property tax bills may soar.
Published
May 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.’
Published
May 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.
Published
April 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.
Published
April 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
March 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.