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Maine Casino Plan Gets Mixed Reviews23 August 2002BIDDEFORD, Maine – As reported by the Associated Press: "The city council reacted with a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism Thursday to a pitch by former Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis and others looking to build a $400 million to $600 million casino and resort. "Councilor Vincent Keeley called the casino idea `the best thing that has ever come down the pike for Biddeford.' But others were skeptical. "…The meeting, which involved Curtis, two Indian officials and Thomas Tureen, attorney for the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe, was the first such session with leaders of a Maine community. "Biddeford councilors plan to decide on Sept. 3 whether voters will vote in November on the casino issue, according to Mayor Donna Dion. "…At Thursday's meeting, Curtis tried to allay fears that a casino would bring crime and other problems to Biddeford. "…The proposal worries some of Biddeford's neighbors, too. Saco Mayor William Johnson said Thursday he thinks a casino would bring numerous problems, including excessive traffic and additional burdens on area schools…" |