Penn National resumes construction

BANGOR, Maine -- As reported by the Bangor Daily News: "Penn National Gaming Inc. gave the green light Monday to resume construction on its $131 million gaming and hotel complex on Main Street in Bangor, company spokesman Eric Schippers confirmed.

"News that workers will be back at the job site today came shortly after members of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee killed two proposals to increase the state's share of revenues from the company's slot machines as a way to help balance the state budget.

"...Penn National now plans to shift its focus to talks with lawmakers aimed at creating a 'more stable and predictable environment for our $131 million investment' in Bangor, he said..."