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Unions Back Maine Racino Measure

PORTLAND, Maine -- Representatives from two unions are giving their support to a horse track with slot machines in either Westbrook or Saco.

Members of the Local 567 chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Local 716 chapter of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry rallied Saturday in Portland to show their support for development of a "racino" in southern Maine.

Westbrook and Saco are holding referendums on Tuesday asking voters whether they want to allow racinos in their cities.

Gene Ellis, president of the electrical workers' union, said a racino would create jobs and provide property tax relief for the racino's host community.

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