12/31 - A friend to all of us, Genevieve Marcus has passed away at age 96. View the obituary here.

12/29 - Dora May Richards, 81 of Leeds, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at her residence.
She was born in Rumford, Oct. 22, 1928 the daughter of the late Charles N. and Mary L. DesRoches Porter. She was educated in the Rumford schools and was married to Harvey J. Richards, who predeceased her August 13, 2007. In her younger years she was employed as a short order cook at Freddy's Restaurant in Rumford. Later she, along with her husband owned and operated a stable of racehorses. There they trained and drove race horses in the 1950's until they retired in the 1970's. She still enjoyed going to the horse races in Maine and while living in Massachusetts she would go to Plainridge racecourse most every Monday and Tuesday.
Dora also enjoyed cooking and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan as well enjoyed going to the OTB in Lewiston. She was a member of the U.S.T.A. and the M.H.H.A.
 She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane Parker and fiancé Gaetan Cloutier of Leeds and Pam Averill and husband Mark of Sabattus; two sons, Gary and wife Ginhee of Schenectady, N.Y. and Gerald and wife Sondra of Leeds; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Beaulieu of Yucaipa, California and Clara Bullen of Sabattus.
She was predeceased by a son, William "Terry", June 28, 2008 and three brothers, Fred, Billy and Francis Porter.
Visitations at Fortin/Lewiston on Wednesday from 2-4, 6-8 PM. Services will be held on Thursday at 12:00 Noon at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.
Those wishing may make donations in her memory send to: M.H.H.A. P.O. Box 436 Augusta, ME  04332-0436.
You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Richards family by visiting their guestbook at www.mem.com.

12/27 - Another Lindy goes out a winner

12/14 - Thanks to Steve Wilson for being our guest columnist for Week In Review!

12/13 - Gary Mosher Gets 5 Wins; Ohio Barn Fire Fundraiser A Success

12/12 - Leigh Fitch Captures 7,500 Career Wins at Scarborough Downs

Scarborough Downs horsemen lend a helping hand in wake of tragic Ohio barn fire

12/08 - The horsemen at Scarborough Downs will be taking a collection in the paddock from Friday to Sunday to benefit the horsemen affected by the tragedy that happened to the Lebanon, Ohio horsemen. We encourage horsemen to contribute in the paddock or by sending a contribution to Scarborough Downs.

Horsemen planning to race the first weekend of 2010 at Scarborough Downs will not have to apply for licenses for 2010 as the Maine Harness Racing Commission will honor 2009 licenses for the first weekend of 2010.

The MHHA will also honor 2009 licenses and sulky insurance membership for the first weekend of racing at Scarborough in 2010

The agenda for the MHHA Board of Directors meeting on December 15 is now posted.

12/05 - Drew Campbell secures his 2,500th career driving victory

11/29 - Milestone Mania at Scarborough Downs

11/23 - Thanks to David Sawyer for being our guest columnist for Week In Review!

The MHHA office will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week in observance of Thanksgiving. The office will be open from 8 am to 1 pm Monday to Wednesday.

The MSBOA is seeking photographs of people and horses involved in the Maine Sire Stakes program in the 70s, 80s and 90s for use in the 2009 yearbook.  Please send your pictures to Barbara Dresser, 11 Tasker Street #6, Saco, ME  04072, along with a note identifying who is shown in each photo.  Be sure to include your name and address so that the photos can be returned to you.  The submission deadline is December 18.  Call Barbara at (207) 229-0636 with any questions.

The MSBOA is also asking stallion owners if they wish for their stallion's picture to be in the MSBOA yearbook . If you are interested, please fill out the form at this link and sent in your picture!

11/22 - Drew Campbell - Million Dollar Driver

Note : It has been confirmed with the author that Jason Bartlett did reach the $1 million purse mark in 2006, while still based in Maine for the entire season.

11/20 -  Five Wins For The Fox at Scarborough Downs

11/16 - Thanks to Mike Hitchcock by being guest columnist for Week In Review!

11/15 - Seven Comes Eleven For Drew Campbell At Scarborough Downs

11/12 - Maine Racing Commission Awards 2010 Race Dates

The agenda for the November 18 MHHA Board Meeting has been posted.

11/10 - Scarborough and Bangor add dates for 2010.

11/09 - Thanks to Stephen Mahar for being guest columnist for Week in Review!

11/07 - Cianchette remembered for leadership and force - Bangor Daily News

Cianbro's 'Bud' Cianchette dies at 83 - Portland Press Herald

Ival "Bud" R. Cianchette, 83 - Obituary and arrangements

11/06 - Maine Harness Racing Icon, Ival "Bud" Cianchette has passed away at the age of 83. Funeral arrangements will be posted soon.

Campbell's Heroics Cap Great Season - from WCSH6.com

11/05 - The MSBOA 2010 Scholarship Application is now available. Applications are due April 1, 2010.

11/03 - Thanks to W. Drew Campbell for being our guest columnist for Week in Review!

The Harrisburg Sales is underway in Pennsylvania and we are keeping our eyes on it for any Maine connections buying or selling. We will be keeping track all week long.

11/01 - Congratulations to David Ingraham, who scored his 6,000th career driving victory, Saturday, at Pompano Park behind HENRYTHEEIGHTHIAM in 1:57.1

10/31 - UMaine Standardbred Drill Team to Host Fund-Raising Trail Ride

10/27 - MHHA Board of Directors for 2010 elections announced

10/26 - Results from the 2009 MSBOA Auction at Windsor Fairgrounds.

10/24 - Drew Campbell: Good deed doer and good driver too

10/23 - MHHA Members meet to discuss 2010 race dates.

Competition highlights championship weekend - Stan Gutkowski

10/21 - Preston "Pete" Purinton Jr., 68, of Bowdoin, died in Lewiston October 19. In keeping with Mr. Purinton's wishes, there will be no services. Pete ran a public stable throughout Maine during the 70's and 80's with his wife, Martha. He also trained horses for Russ Wing and was his best friend.