Tribe's racino could require outside help ; But the Passamaquoddies would be majority owners under any plan, they say.

From: Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) | Date: October 10, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
10-10-2007
Tribe's racino could require outside help ; But the Passamaquoddies would be majority owners under any plan, they say.
Byline: PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer
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AUGUSTA --

The fight over plans to build a harness-racing track equipped with slot machines in Calais intensified this week when opponents charged that the Passamaquoddy Tribe, which wants to build the racino, is withholding information about other investors in the project.

Tribal leaders disputed the claim Tuesday, saying they haven't lined up any ...

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