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Politics & Government

2005

Cianchette for county racino; King backs ban

Two petition drives for statewide referendum votes concerning slot machines in Maine have recently picked up support, with a former governor throwing his backing behind an effort to ban slots and a gubernatorial hopeful coming out for a racino in Washington County.

2005

Canadian LNG opposition grows louder St. Andrews forum slams sites

The Canadian government should simply say no to the passage of ships [LNG tankers] through Canadian waters. It is not innocent passage.

2005

Premier opposes LNG plans

New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord, at a meeting of the chamber of commerce in St. Stephen on Tuesday, August 23, said he supported community efforts to prevent a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Passamaquoddy Bay.

2005

Point Lepreau refurbishment worries critics

The decision by the provincial government to proceed with the estimated $1.

2005

Racino backers out of gate for statewide vote

Supporters of a proposal for a tribal racetrack with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County have begun a petition drive to let Maine residents decide the issue in November 2006, following Governor John Baldacci's decision to veto a legislative bill that would have sent the proposal out...

2005

Supporters to seek racino vote With or without governor’s veto

Maine residents will be voting next fall on whether to allow a tribal racetrack with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County, if Governor John Baldacci decides not to veto legislation calling for the referendum vote on the measure.

2005

Racino odds uncertain with promised veto

The fate of legislation to allow a tribal harness racing track with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County remains uncertain, with speculation about a possible amendment to the bill and consideration of taking the issue to the voters in a statewide referendum.