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Bedside Table: Can connection help us to overcome climate change?

November 15, 2020November 10, 2020

‘All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis’ weaves together poetry, essay and activism – and offers hope.

Local & State, News

Native Mainers plan to reflect, educate on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

by Rob Wolfe October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

Maine is one of 14 states and the District of Columbia that now observe Native American or Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of, or in addition to, Columbus Day.

Local & State, News

Maine tribal leaders press for changes to 1980 settlement agreement

by Kevin Miller July 22, 2019December 27, 2019

As the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act approaches its 40th anniversary, they say it has failed to respect tribal sovereignty and is holding them back economically.

Local & State, News, Politics

Mills, tribes take step toward ending years-long dispute over sustenance fishing

by Kevin Miller May 29, 2019December 27, 2019

A bill would create a ‘sustenance fishing’ designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine’s 4 tribes.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all

by Michael Belliveau and Alain Nahimana Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn’t face the added stress of toxic chemicals.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Maine Passamaquoddy basketmaker wins $50,000 artist fellowship

by Bob Keyes February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Gabriel Frey, of Orono, joins a growing list of Mainers who have received United States Artists fellowships, including his brother.

Local & State, Politics

Mills appoints senior adviser for tribal affairs as state tries to improve relations

by Kevin Miller January 23, 2019January 24, 2019

Donna Loring, a former police chief and Penobscot Nation representative to the Legislature, will serve as a liaison between the Mills administration and tribal governments.