LEWISTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -  A Maine job fair is featuring businesses that are looking to hire veterans.

Oxford Casino is sponsoring the event, which is being held at the Lewiston career center this morning.

 Besides Oxford Casino, other businesses on hand will include Lowe's, Americorps, VIP Auto, CompuPay, First Light Home Care, and Merrymeeting Behavioral Health Services.

The fair is open to anyone, but officials say they are particularly interested in hiring veterans.

The fair runs from 9 AM until noon.

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