Tribal sovereignty bill may be pared down to consensus issues
Self-determination and self-governance would bring benefits to both tribal and non-tribal communities in the state, Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis said.
Three small Washington County schools face similar challenges differently
"It's a hard thing to close a school. There are years of history and years of traditions."
Tribal gaming on front-burner with sports betting taking off
If trends continue, the Passamaquoddy Tribe would receive just under $25 million for the two reservations at Sipayik and Indian Township for the first year.
Funds sought for more rural patrol officers
Maine has underfunded state police rural patrol for 40 years, with no increase in funding for patrol troopers since 1977.
Illegal rockweed harvesting cases dismissed in court
A bill that will be considered this legislative session concerning rockweed ownership would allow for the harvesting of seaweed in the intertidal zone without requiring landowner permission.
Language-keepers film stirs emotions among Passamaquoddy tribal citizens
The episode from the PBS series will be shown Tuesday, November 14.
Aquaculture debate reignited as towns consider moratoriums
While eight municipalities have passed moratoriums, the state questions if they have the right to do so.