Penobscot river
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Chemical site cleanup on Maine river to cost more than $180 million
The settlement concerns the site of the HoltraChem Manufacturing plant on the Penobscot River that has been the subject of legal conflicts for more than 2 decades.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Maine Voices: Want a healthy planet? Check your rivers
Mainers should be proud of their leadership in river restoration. Still, there’s a lot more work to do.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2019
Maine Voices: Decolonize Thanksgiving by making amends to the Wabanaki
It's not enough to acknowledge past harms – non-Natives should work to create restorative change.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2019
Sustenance fishing rules proposed for Maine waters draw mixed response
The Mills administration negotiated an agreement with tribal leaders this year that proposes tightening water quality standards to better protect the health of people who rely on fishing for sustenance.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn't face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2019
Firm abandons plan to help endangered salmon on Penobscot
The owner of a dam in Milford determined that the system posed a ‘significant risk’ to other species such as river herring.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2019
Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills steadily targeting tribal rights
Her choice of Jerry Reid as environmental protection chief underscores her indifference to tribes' sovereignty.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2018
Letter to the editor: Pressure Governor-elect Mills to reconsider positions on tribal issues
A change at the Blaine House offers an opportunity for justice and healing in the state-tribes relationship.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2017
Maine Voices: Judge’s dissent in ruling on Penobscot River sets vital legal precedents
We need to exercise power with one another and trust the stewardship of the Penobscot Nation.
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PublishedApril 23, 2017
Road project to disrupt traffic on Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Work begins Monday on the span over the Penobscot River between Prospect and Verona Island.