“We had an extensive search for a venue that lasted more than a year. After looking at seven venues, we picked Providence. We feel this park will provide the best course for both riders and spectators.”
“I think certainly it's not good news, at least in the short term. If there is a positive spin on it, both the facilities and the employees in both the Fort Kent and Presque Isle offices have always been applauded for their high work ethic and high productivity.”
“We wonder how you stop the next project. I know when you have the size of banks involved that are doing this, it does set a precedent and who knows where it will lead?”
“If we do come out to San Francisco, this (steroid) issue is going to come up. At the same time, to not come could be construed as not being gracious. But do we gloss over (the steroid issue), do we ignore it? I don't know what to do.”
“The whole steroids issue is just a blight on baseball. I think baseball brought it on themselves. They were the last ones to really put into place any kind of comprehensive testing program. As it is, people still think it falls far short of what it should be.”