3/9 - Fire Consumes Cumberland Fair Blacksmith Shop

3/2 - Blackler off to a Solid Start In 2010 With Winbak Fox

2/26 - The agenda for the MHHA Board of Director's meeting on March 8th is posted.

2/24 - The MHHA office will be closed today.

2/20 - Don Marean has posted a new legislative update.

2/19 - The MHHA office will be closed Monday, March 1 to Thursday, March 4 while executive director Chandler Woodcock attends the Annual Meeting of the HHI Board of Directors.

2/16 - The results of the 2009 Year In Review Poll has been posted.

HHYF College Scholarships are now available.

2/13 - Don Marean has posted another legislative update.

2/11 - Harriet Ronco, 71, wife of Kenneth Ronco, has passed away. Here is her obituary.

2/7 - The Farmington Fair Horsemen's Association holds it annual banquet.

2/6 - Don Marean has posted another legislative update.

2/3 - Thurman Munson Awards Banquet is held in Downtown New York City, Jason Bartlett among the honorees.

2/2 - Man named harness racing's 'rising star' - from the Bangor Daily News

2/1 - The board of directors of the MHHA appointed Michael Graffam to take the vacant seat on the MHHA board of directors. His seat is for the at-large district and is a three year term. The board would like to thank all of the individuals that expressed an interest in the seat for their participation in the process.

The Farmington Horsemen's Association Banquet will be held this Saturday at the UMF Dining Hall. Social Hour starts at 5 pm, with dinner at 6 pm followed by awards and an auction. Attendees are asked to bring something for the auction to benefit the FMA Scholarship Fund.

1/27 - Don Marean has given us a new legislative update.

The MHHA Board would like to thank the horsemen that showed up at the Capitol Building today. It was important that you showed up for the public meeting. Your presence gave the representatives a chance to speak about the industry and had a gathering that they could point to in the meeting hall, and the MHHA Board was pleased with the gathering.

1/26 - There will be a workshop of the Legal and Veteran Affairs tomorrow morning at 9 AM on the 4th floor of the Capital Building. There is a proposal being discussed to cut projected slot revenues by 14% and cap the total for 3 years! This proposal is being brought forth by Rep. Valentino. A strong presence sends a powerful message. If you or anyone you know can attend, it will help send the message! Difficult time slot - important event!

The 2009 Year In Review Poll is back and ready to go. There is one new question this year - Groom of the Year! The poll will be open until February 14th. Remember you can only vote once.

DEALING STRAIGHT and CLAUDE SEELSTER, both owned by Reginald Duguay and trained by David Henderson, Sr., collected 10 wins in Maine during 2009. Unfortunately, they were left off our pinnacle list of "Winners of 10 Races". This has been corrected and we apologize for our mistake.

Please note that the MHHA office in Augusta will open at noon this Tuesday and Thursday.

1/25 - The agenda for February's MHHA Board of Director's Meeting has been posted here.

1/24 - MHHA Hold Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.

1/18 - The Maine Harness Racing Commission has cancelled its January 20 meeting due to impending weather. They will move the items to it's February 10 meeting.

1/15 - Allison Derrah, who's dream of racing a horse at The Meadowlands came true last week, has lost his battle with lung cancer, passing away this morning at the age of 55. Condolences go out to his family and friends. His obituary is posted here.

1/13 - Edd Rohr had open heart surgery on Monday and is recovering in the cardiac unit of Portsmouth Regional Hospital. The family would like to thank everyone for all the support they have received. It is making a very positive impact on his recovery.

Derrah, Sowers enjoying Meadowlands experience - Bob Heyden

1/11 - PAR ONE has been one of a kind for Jon Chenard - by Kimberly French

1/10 - The namesake for POSTCARD JACK has passed away. - from the Morning Sentinal

1/9 - Jason Bartlett to receive the Thurman Munson Award

Thoughts and prayers go out to Edd Rohr and family. Edd is awaiting open heart surgery soon. We will keep you updated.

1/6 - Rohr ready to make noise at The Meadowlands

Marjorie Smith, 71, wife of Sheridan Smith, has passed away.