Friday, May 27, 2005 | 9:55 a.m.
Opponents of a proposed Indian racino in Washington County say the bill that authorizes the facility would also allow slot machines in other areas of Maine. Racino supporters say the criticism is a misguided attempt to derail the proposal.
The antigambling group Casinos No! said Wednesday that a bill calling for a harness-racing track with up to 1,500 slot machines in Washington County would also allow a racino to be built near Indian land in Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties.
Jamie Kilbreth, a Portland attorney who represents Casinos No!, said the bill would require the racino to be at least 90 miles away from Bangor Raceway and within 45 miles of tribal land.
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