Community News

Beginning on July 7, contractors for Consolidated Communications will be upgrading the utility lines on Indian Island. This should not impact any current services used by Penobscot Citizens. There will be large white utility trucks throughout the Island for several weeks and there may be flagging crews with temporary lane . . .

The Tribal Administration Building will be closed and without power on Friday, June 27, 2025, to allow the solar company to connect our solar panels to the system. Calls will be forwarded to the front desk at the Nicholas Sapiel Building 207-817-7303. The departments affected are: Office Clerk                                    Legal Tribal . . .

COOLING STATION OPENING When: Tuesday June 24, 2025 Time: 8:00 am- 8:00 pm Location: Sockalexis Arena The Penobscot Nation will be opening a cooling station because of the dangerously high temperatures and increased heat index for the area. Those who need a place to cool off and hydrate can go . . .

Indian Island, ME – The Indian Island School Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Mingwun Dana as the new Principal of Indian Island Elementary School. Dana, a current first-grade teacher at the school and member of the local community, will begin her new role following the completion . . .

The Tribal Court is currently looking for one community member volunteerto join the Professional Responsibility Review Committee to review a complaint filed against an attorney. If you are interested in joining this committee, please submit your name and phone number to the Clerk of Courts at 827-3415 by July 11, . . .

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and support the Power-Up Symposium on Indian Island! Huge shoutout to our sponsors and cohosts, 7Skyline for their dedication and hard work in making this event a reality. Representatives from various organizations and partners were able to provide information on available . . .

Air quality models are expecting smoke from Canadian wildfires to reach Maine by Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Particulate Pollution from the smoke is expected to raise the Air Quality Index outside of the moderate range throughout most of the state.  Protect your health by avoiding strenuous outdoor activity. If you . . .

Sacred Steps Play Journey will be cancelled this upcoming week, with the plan to resume next Tuesday May 20th!