I mean a lot of people were disappointed that it wasn't Maine owned in the end but I think it's worked out well.' 'But the casino really came through and have done a nice job.' Reporter Dan Lampariello: 'Do you feel like the promises that were made originally were kept?' Thayer: 'I think overall pretty much they were kept. There was people saying bad things would happen and different things would happen,' Thayer said.

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He says there were many in the community who were opposed to bringing the casino in, but he believes their concerns never became reality. Thayer was Chair of the Selectboard when the casino was first proposed. 'You're always skeptical of something like that, but you know a lot more good has come out of it than bad.' 'The finished product is probably better than what I envisioned,' Oxford Selectman Floyd Thayer said. And while its presence in the region originally brought a mix of concerns, many have seemingly faded away. Ten years later, the now expanded casino is hard to miss on Route 26 in Oxford. When first proposed, there were promises of new jobs, revenue and growth for a region that was still struggling to get out from the recession.

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The state's second casino was approved by voters in 2010, with the facility officially taking its first bets in the summer of 2012. The work environment is one with possible exposure to prolonged loud noise and sometime close quarters.OXFORD, ME (WGME) - Next month will mark 10 years since the Oxford Casino first opened its doors. At other times, the work requires some physical exertion, such as climbing, reaching, standing and walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. May need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Required to lift up but not limited to 50 lbs.

Performs other jobs as assigned by the direction of management.

Effectively uses safety equipment and follows all safety and health procedures when using chemicals and other equipment.

Maintains inventory of custodial supplies.

Utilizes assigned equipment including, but not limited to vacuums, trash compactors, and carpet shampoos.Maintain high level of cleanliness for public areas of the property.Observes and reports on conditions which require attention and/or repair.Responds to request for cleaning and/or basic maintenance throughout the property.

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