The track, which opened with thoroughbred racing in 1950, has struggled through years of financial hardship and will hold its last harness racing card on Nov. 28.
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The Downs begins new residential stage of development
The Scarborough Planning Board recently approved a new 23-lot subdivision, the first of several new residential projects that are the latest in the ongoing development of The Downs area.
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Wex gets $2.25 million tax break from Scarborough for expansion plan
A majority of the Town Council agrees that Wex will broaden the tax base and be a great addition to the community.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.