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Aaron Hall wins five on Bangor’s closing day

Nov 7, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine …. Driver Aaron Hall provided the fireworks on Wednesday (November 6) as Bangor Raceway brought down the curtain on its record breaking 2024 harness racing meeting, scoring five wins on an ultra-competitive 13-race program, under the bright lights of historic Bass Park. Hall’s five-pack performance included three rousing gate-to-wire victory marches while driving horses from his father’s (Craig Hall) roster.
Campbells combine for eight

Oct 31, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine …. The Campbell brothers controlled the harness racing action at Bangor Raceway on Wednesday (October 30), combining their talents to claim victory in eight of the twelve races programmed, with five tallies notched by big brother Drew and three nabbed by little bro Heath.
Drew Campbell dominates at Bangor

Oct 28, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine …. Drew Campbell, who for years reigned as the supreme force along the Maine harness racing circuit while earning multiple drivers championships at the former Scarborough Downs racetrack, has apparently found new vigor at new digs after becoming a regular participant at Bangor Raceway this season.
Aaron Hall hammers a grand slam at Bangor

Oct 26, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine …. Perhaps channeling the LA Dodgers’, Freddie Freeman, who slugged one out to clear the bases in World Series action on Friday night, Aaron Hall went yard at historic Bass Park on Saturday (October 26), plating four of his own at Bangor Raceway to lead all drivers in winners circle appearances.
New faces enhance Mark Harris roster at Bangor

Oct 24, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine ….A steady factor all season long, trainer Mark Harris might well be in the midst of posting a harness racing career year this season with his finely crafted stable at Bangor Raceway. Posting two wins and a second place finish during Wednesday’s (Oct 23) program, the veteran conditioner who continues to inch toward the top spot of the leaderboard, now boasts 23 local scores, tied for third place in the standings, and just six wins removed from the pinnacle position.
Switzer slams Sunday at Bangor

Oct 21, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine …. Kevin Switzer, Jr reigned supreme at Bangor Raceway on Sunday (October 20), scoring four wins while hitting the board in eight out his ten harness racing dashes programmed.
Case, Campbell, and Hall score triples at Bangor

Oct 19, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine …. A trio of teamsters all claimed triples at Bangor Raceway on Saturday (October 19) when harness racing drivers Walter Case, Jr, Drew Campbell, and Aaron Hall scored three wins each over the course of the twelve-race, mid-day matinee.
Want Europe to Defend Itself? Give It Something Specific to Do

Oct 18, 2024 | wavellroom.com | Mike Sweeney

IntroductionWith NATO’s recent anniversary celebration behind it, the Alliance can look forward to another milestone at the end of next year. December 2025 will mark 75 years since the creation of the position of Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, or SACEUR. The first man to hold the job – General Dwight D. Eisenhower – brought the prestige of his World War II service to the position, as well as his trademark pragmatism.
Rethinking Africa Command

Oct 16, 2024 | defensepriorities.org | Mike Sweeney

• As debate grows over U.S. policy towards Africa, consideration should be given to altering the continent’s status under the Department of Defense’s Unified Command Plan (UCP). • Eliminating Africa Command (AFRICOM) under the UCP would both signify a policy shift away from a counterterrorism focus and ease the process of implementing that change within the policymaking bureaucracy.
Drew Campbell gets four-in-a-row at Bangor

Oct 14, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Mike Sweeney

Bangor, Maine …. Drew Campbell cast a dominant shadow on Bangor Raceway’s Sunday (October 13) morning matinee, demonstrating his versatility while winning four consecutive races during the mid-way portion of the harness racing program.