Community News
Important Update on Elver Swipe Cards
As we begin the process of submitting, reviewing, and validating tribal elver licenses to the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), we want to share an important update about swipe cards. Swipe cards will not be reissued this year. If you received a swipe card last year, you will continue to use . . .
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Indigenous People’s Unit OUTREACH SCHEDULE Penobscot Nation Tribal Court 12 Wabanaki Way – Indian Island 1st Tuesday of each month – 9 am – 12 noon Upcoming Dates: March 3, 2026 • April 7, 2026 • May 5, 2026 WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF CASES IN MAINE OR TRIBAL COURTS: • FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (EVICTION) • . . .
Accepting Bids for a Snowmobile
The Penobscot Nation Forestry Program will be accepting bids on the following vehicles and equipment. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope and should contain the bidders name and contact information, along with amount of the bid and the equipment or vehicle. Bids will be accepted at the Department . . .
WEATHER ADVISORY NOTICE
Beginning Saturday January 24th, the State of Maine is expected to experience a prolong period of extreme low temperatures, lasting for 6-7 days. During this period, community members are advised to be aware of exposure related health risks, to include frostbite, dehydration and other extreme cold temperature related issues. It . . .
Tribal Verification Info
Community Update Regarding Recent Concerns About ICE Activities and Native Americans
Dear Penobscot Citizens, I am reaching out today to provide information and reassurance regarding recent concerns about the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities affecting Native people across the United States. We know that many of you have heard reports of ICE interactions involving individuals who are, by law . . .
Brownfield Cleanup Public Meeting
Tribal Members
The Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a lottery for two (2) Elver permits, at the Nicholas Sapiel Building conference room, Monday January 26th, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M. You do not need to be present to win. If you would like to be added to the elver lottery list . . .
The Penobscot Nation wants to congratulate both Officer Chloe Wyman and Will Kettle
The Penobscot Nation wants to congratulate both Officer Chloe Wyman and Will Kettle on their completion of the 78th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Both are now certified as full time officers and are excited to return to the community and begin working as tribal police officers. Joining the officers . . .
Health Dept. Holiday Coverage
Monday, Dec. 29 Normal Business Hours for Limited Services: Pharmacy Urgent Medical/ Dental Appts Triage/ Medication Refills During the Holiday Break After-Hours/ Weekends: Call the On-Call Service @ (207) 973-7979 Normal Business Hours: Call the On-Call Health Dept. staff @ (207) 659-1106