Many complex issues arise in Indian Country. The Penobscot Nation has been embroiled in litigation with the state and paper companies concerning our rights to live in a save environment as a federal reservation in the middle of our Penobscot River lifeline. To learn more of this issue, a proposed casino, and others, please read through the following articles concerning our people and our inherent right of self-governance and cultural survival:
Below are the Article Titles, with the Appropriate Publishing Credit, and Date.
Honoring Mary Therese Nelson Johnson. Bangor Daily News 8/5/04
Penobscots get funding aimed at new center. Bangor Daily News 6/17/04
Panel reverses vote on Calais bingo hall. Bangor Daily News 4/09/04
Maine’s second-class Indians: Betrayed by EPA (Indian Country Today April 9, 2004)
penawapskewi create the Department of Cultural and Historic Preservation. BDN 3/19/04
Penobscots vote for cultural center. Bangor Daily News 3/13/04
Bloodlines. Bangor Daily News 3/01/04
Maine tribes want shot at slots license. Bangor Daily News 1/20/04
Indian art sale draws native talents to UMaine. Bangor Daily News 12/16/03
Lessons on Indians look beyond feathers. Portland Press Herald 11/28/03
Indians join with lawyer, chief on deal: to share profits from proposed casino. Bangor Daily News 10/20/03
Casino pros and cons debated in Machias. Bangor Daily News 10/10/03
Agreement could lead to dam removals and restoration of fish runs. Bangor Daily News 10/8/03
State casino push enters final month. Bangor Daily News 9/29/03
Casino debate sidesteps morality issue. Bangor Daily News 9/8/03
Penobscots challenge EPA ruling. Indian nation: Lincoln mill should be a Superfund listing 8/27/03
Tribe gains federal funds for small businesses. Bangor Daily News 8/14/03
Casino Ad Blitz in Gear. Portland Press Herald 8/13/03
Political parties neutral on casino. Portland Press Herald 8/11/03
Mainers' values key to casino outcome. Portland Press Herald 8/10/03
Tribal Voice: Abbe Museum News. Bangor Daily News 8/07/03
Solloway Article on Louis Sockalexis (contains misinformation.) PPH 7/27/03
Tribe Implements Expanded Wastewater Treatment System. 7/26/03
Two tribes option more land for casino. Portland Press Herald 7/22/03
MBNA issues branded credit cards for six casino companies, but opposes Tribal Casino Bid. 7/12/03
Maine kids to study Indians. Bangor Daily News. 6/28/03
Two tribes buy option on 300 acres. Bangor Daily News. 6/18/03
International Students Visit Indian Island. BDN 6/18/03
Tribes Find Land for Casino, Portland Press Keeps up Bias. 6/18/03
Staying in the game: Tribal Leaders Say Money, Jobs Strongest Arguments for Casino. BDN 6/3/03
Nation Fights Smoking Ban on Bingo Hall. Bangor Daily News. 5/8/03
Privacy of tribal matters discussed. Bangor Daily News. 4/28/03
Poll: Majority of Mainers favor casino. Bangor Daily News. 5/2/03
Indian tribes urge Baldacci to respect their sovereignty. Bangor Daily News. 4/26/03
Panel ponders changes to Indian settlement act. Bangor Daily News 4/4/03
Penobscot Nation youth plan benefit auction. Bangor Daily News 3/6/03
Tribes negotiate for possible casino sites. Bangor Daily News 3/6/03
Penobscot boys and girls clubs gather to learn tribal traditions. Bangor Daily News 2/22/03
Respecting Maine's first peoples important. Bangor Daily News 1/9/03
Inaugural speech touts Maine unity. Bangor Daily News 1/9/03
Christian Civic League joins fight against casino. AP wire 1/03/03
Casino PACs spend nearly $500,000. Bangor Daily News 12/19/02
Penobscot chief sworn in, urges independence. Bangor Daily News 11/4/02
Casino foes file suit to stop initiative process. Bangor Daily News 10/30/02
Panel examines tribal claims act. Bangor Daily News 10/24/02
Penobscot denounce Carter's Use of Race in Governor Election. BDN 10/16/02
Casino Concerns. Bangor Daily News 10/10/02
One Argument Settled. Bangor Daily News 10/04/02
Economists back casino projections. Bangor Daily News 10/01/02
Penobscot Nation’s re-elected chief weighs in. Bangor Daily News 9/18/02
Argyle eyed for Indian housing. Bangor Daily News 7/27/02
Penobscot Nation supports Old Town tank dedication. Bangor Daily News 6/5/02
Thirty-three mile trek protests state’s control. Bangor Daily News 5/24/02
Passamaquoddy get Island Returned. Bangor Daily News 5/22/02
Tribes Reject Water Compact. Bangor Daily News 5/11/02
Gambling On the Future. Bangor Daily News 5/4/0
What are the real issues about casino?. Bangor News News 4/4/02
Casino Study. Bangor Daily News 4/2/02
Penobscot Indian artifacts focus of exhibit at Abbe. Bangor Daily News 3/13/02
Lobbyists gamble on emergency casino bill. Bangor Daily News 3/06/02
A FAIR HEARING. Bangor Daily News 3/06/02
Lobby says Baldacci pro-casino. Bangor Daily News 3/02/02
King: Casino a house of cards. Bangor Daily News 2/28/02
Tribal casino backers may offer legislation this session. Associated Press 2/28/2002
Tribes and state can work it out. Brunswick Times Record 2/26/02
Tribes, state: Let's make a deal. Brunswick Times Record 2/25/02
Indian hiring rule threatens jobs of five. Bangor Daily News 1/23/02
Tough water program. Bangor Daily News 1/22/02
Tribal sovereignty issue still unsettled. Bangor Daily News 1/10/02
Op. Ed.: Tribal/State Relations. Bangor Daily News 12/15/01
Tribal
leaders unite to protect their rights. Bangor Daily News
12/10/01
Tribes
describe Catch-22 for companies seeking documents. Associated
Press 11/13/01
Supreme Court declines to hear tribal dispute with paper companies. Associated Press 11/13/01
Regulation: the new racism. Indian Country Today 6/22/01
South Dakota Schools sued for Indian mascots. Argus Leader 10/17/01
A lot at stake in tribal water dispute. Brunswick Times Record 9/10/01
Tribes' claims of sovereignty should be resolved by Court. Kennebec Journal 9/05/01
Wash. Times Editor Wesley Pruden Says Angus May Have Been Wrong on the Squaw Issue. Read Why. Wash. Times. 8/28/01
Federal judges cited as threat to environment. Indian Country Today 8/07/01
Teens play role in reviving Penobscots’ native tongue. Bangor Daily News 7/31/01
Barry Dana Interview: Penawahpskewi Fight for Their River. Kennebec Journal 7/22/01
Skip offers input on exploding beaver population. New York Times - AP 6/18/01
Bill would require Indian studies in Maine schools. Boston Globe - AP 6/08/01
Nation Asks for Reconsideration. Boston Globe & Bangor Daily News 5/18/01
Paper mill: No river harm done. Bangor Daily News 5/05/01
Olamon Industries Financial Guru Marquis Announces Layoffs. Bangor Daily News 5/04/01
Lincoln Pulp sued by U.S. over dioxin ( Wabanaki Day at the Maine State house ). BDNews 5/04/01
Wabanaki Nations Go to Augusta For an Event Other Than a Litigation Hearing. Bangor Daily News 5/03/01
Native History, Culture. Betsy Tannian, penawahpskewi
Tribes want cleaner water. Bangor Daily News 4/17/01
Law Court gives hope to Indians. Portland Press Herald 2/15/01`
Commission Sides with Tribes. Bangor Daily News 2/9/01
Indians back in court to challenge access law. Bangor Daily News 2/8/01
Maine tribal leaders risk jail in pollution dispute. Boston Globe 2/7/01
Tribes anticipate day in spotlight. Indianz.Com Special Report 2/4/01
River defenders support four Maine tribes at unique summit. Indian Country Today 1/31/01
EPA move on water issue gives Maine tribes hope. Bangor Daily News 1/17/01
Tribes in Maine continue to battle state. Indian Country Today 11/29/00
PENOBSCOT: A People and Their River. Paul Bisulca, penawahpskewi
Woliwoni to the local and national press for the permission to compile the articles that cover Penobscot interests and helps keep our people informed.