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Published
November 22, 2021

Cannabis bust on Native American land highlights legal divide

Medical and recreational marijuana are legal in New Mexico, but because its tribal lands are policed by a federal agency, cannabis users face increased risks.
Published
November 21, 2021

‘The Sentence’ is among Louise Erdrich’s most magical novels

And it may be the best pandemic novel we ever get.
Published
October 31, 2021

The life and legend of Worumbo, a Native American in colonial Maine

His name and image have long been associated with Lisbon, but except for some tall tales and a few hints, much of the man's actual life is a mystery and will likely remain that way.
Published
September 10, 2021

Chris Newell resigns after 18 months as Abbe Museum director

The first tribal member to lead the museum of Wabanaki art, history and culture cites personal reasons and returns to his family and consulting work in Connecticut.
Published
August 22, 2021

Insight: America’s reckoning with Indian boarding schools

When coming to terms with the history of a destructive policy, the nation needs to be guided by accountability, not pity.

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Published
July 26, 2021

Maine Voices: Reckoning with the ‘Trail of Tears’

States are passing laws to protect us from our history. But we should not hide from it.
Published
July 11, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Historical reckoning begins at home

We can’t change what happened in the past, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore it, my own family history shows.
Published
June 29, 2021

Bill banning flavored tobacco loses funding in state budget compromise

The legislation, which would bar the sale of menthol cigarettes, could be in jeopardy as a bipartisan budget deal fails to backfill sales tax revenue that would be lost.
Published
June 17, 2021

Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature

Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It's unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.
Published
May 11, 2021

Maine Voices: Ethic of care for the group could strengthen our nation

New Zealand learned from the Native people there and avoided the worst of COVID’s toll. We should heed their experience.