After Scarborough Downs closure, harness racing poised to make a comeback in southern Maine
A former Cumberland resident will open the Cumberland Fairgrounds to racing in May, with plans to expand at a new venue permanently in southern Maine.
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Harness racers hit the track during the Cumberland Fair in this undated photo. A new initiative is bringing commercial racing to the fairgrounds this year at least, with plans to expand to a permanent home in an undisclosed location in Southern Maine.
Contributed / Stephen D. Thompson
CUMBERLAND Harness horse owners can look to greener pastures, thanks to a new, local initiative and plans to expand racing permanently into Southern Maine.