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Maine Groups Press Towards Polling Day

29 October 2003

News Brief: Campaigns for and against legalized casino gambling in Maine featured big names and key announcements Tuesday, one week before voters go to the polls.

2 Sides Wager Big in Maine Casino Fight

27 October 2003

News Brief: A Las Vegas developer's plans to construct a $650 million casino in southern Maine has triggered the most expensive referendum campaign in the state's history.

Casino is All Consuming in Sanford, Maine

27 October 2003

News Brief: There is only one topic of discussion in Sanford, Maine, these days: the casino.

Housing Issues Linked to Maine Casino

24 October 2003

News Brief: Even before a ballot is cast for a proposed Indian casino, some Mainers have applied for subsidized housing in Sanford, hoping to beat the rush and stake out a place to live if a casino job is in the cards.

Smoking Ban Could Hurt Proposed Maine Casino

24 October 2003

News Brief: A new state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will mandate that a proposed $650 million casino, like virtually all buildings open to the public, be smoke-free. Some say a total smoking ban would hurt business and generate less revenue for the state.

Maine Casino Opponents Accused of Racism

22 October 2003

News Brief: Accusations of racism surfaced Tuesday in Maine's casino debate as backers of a proposed Indian casino called attention to a sign they said was placed near the home of a pro-casino resident of Sanford who is part American Indian.

Vegas Firm Funds Maine Casino Supporters

22 October 2003

News Brief: Except for a few donations from Indian lawyer Tom Tureen, the Las Vegas firm of Marnell Corrao is single-handedly paying for the Maine pro-casino campaign.

Analyst: Maine Bill a Bad Deal

21 October 2003

News Brief: Maine could do much better than simply receiving $100 million a year from a cut of slot machine revenue if the state auctioned off the rights to open a proposed casino, industry analysts say.

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