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Turtle tunnel envisioned to protect endangered species in York County

by Peter McGuire October 1, 2017October 2, 2017

A wildlife passage could protect turtles on a deadly stretch of road in Eliot, but the project could be upended by legal delays.

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Lofty campaign promises for York County casino are no sure bet

by J. Craig Anderson October 1, 2017September 30, 2017

The venue in Oxford created just a quarter of the jobs forecast in 2010, and studies like the one done ahead of November’s ballot measure are meant to persuade.

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Lawmakers make case that Maine’s initiative process is being gamed

by Scott Thistle September 25, 2017September 26, 2017

As proof, members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee cite the dizzying array of out-of-state and overseas entities with ties to the casino question on the November ballot.

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Phone scammer posing as York County deputy

by J. Craig Anderson September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

The caller, sometimes calling himself ‘Sgt. Jackson’ or ‘Dep. Timothy Cook,’ threatens to issue an arrest warrant if the victim doesn’t pay a fine.

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Holding all the cards, some Maine towns already debating casino

by Scott Thistle September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

York is a highly unlikely host municipality while others would be more welcoming if state voters back a facility in York County.

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Leading opponent of York County casino says backers offering ‘the same empty promises’

by Scott Thistle September 15, 2017September 16, 2017

Rep. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, responds to the release by a political action committee of an analysis predicting more jobs and revenues if the casino is approved.

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