It’s not enough to acknowledge past harms – non-Natives should work to create restorative change.
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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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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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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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.
Posted inLetters
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.
Posted inLetters
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Road project to disrupt traffic on Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Work begins Monday on the span over the Penobscot River between Prospect and Verona Island.
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Conservation groups acquire 4,300 acres in Katahdin region
The property, which will remain open to the public for recreation, includes 8.6 miles of frontage along the East Branch of the Penobscot River.
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The view is stunning (if the elevator is running) at Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Performance has improved since 2012, but 130 issues have cost over $400,000 to fix since its opening in 2007.