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Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting & Public Hearing for Reopening 2025 Race Dates
Division / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
On September 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101 in the Deering Building of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission Office located at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine, the Maine State Harness Racing Commission will hold a hearing pursuant to 8 M.R.S. 271 and Commission Rules, Chapters 19 4(10) and 21, to take testimony relative to reopening the 2025 race date proceedings. First Tracks Inc. has requested to add September 28, 2025, to their Live Racing Schedule and Cumberland Fair to not Race on September 28, 2025, as an Extended Meet.
All parties may be represented by counsel and will be allowed to present evidence, call and examine witnesses, and present arguments to the Commission.
The Maine Harness Horsemen's Association, the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs, the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association, and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry have automatic intervention status. Other persons desiring to intervene may apply by filing a request to intervene with the Commission in accordance with 5 M.R.S. 9054. Applications for intervention will be accepted until the commencement of the hearing.
Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Shane Bacon, Executive Director, Maine State Harness Racing Commission, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0028 or call (207) 287-3221.
Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Phone: 207-287-3221