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ELLSWORTH — Maine tribes of the Wabanaki Nations would be granted equal treatment with indigenous tribes in America under a bill that U.S. Rep. Jared

The House Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States holds a legislative hearing on three bills of interest in Indian Country.

Several members of the House indigenous affairs subcommittee were perplexed by the limits the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act imposed on the tribes.

The House Committee on Natural Resources - Democrats - Ranking Member Raul M. Grijalva

In this week’s Pulse: A recap of Mills' State of the State address, Collins says its “absurd” to call Jan. 6 riot “legitimate political discourse,” an early nod to protect election workers, delays on case of doc accused of COVID misinfo, and the latest on tribal sovereignty proposals.

The 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act excludes the state's tribes from most federal laws benefiting Indian nations in the United States.

The 1980 land claims settlement act excludes Maine’s tribes from most federal laws benefiting Indian nations in the United States.

The 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act excludes the state's tribes from most federal laws benefiting Indian nations in the United States.

This weekend brings the first day of the summer season, as well as Father’s Day, so it’s a perfect time to get out and celebrate with one of the many events happening in the area. Run or walk a 5K race, catch a movie on the lawn or at the drive-in, enjoy the air-conditioning while visiting a museum, or find a gift for dad at one of the local farmers markets. Read on for more information. Local Events The H-E-B Summer Run to Fun 5K will be at 8 a.m. June 19 at South Park, 2602 Dennis S...

David White steps down as executive director SAG-AFTRA after 12 years Anousha Sakoui © Provided by The LA Times David White in 2020. He is stepping down as national executive director of SAG-AFTRA (Jordan Strauss / Invision/AP) David White, the national executive director of SAG-AFTRA, is stepping down after a dozen years running Hollywoods largest union. Popular Searches White, 52, told the board on Friday he plans to leave the job this summer to pursue other, undisclosed op...