She campaigned for tribal self-determination, including while serving as the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Who’s in, who’s out, who’s boycotting: 8 candidates expected onstage for first Republican debate
Eight candidates met the donor and polling qualifications to be on stage. For those who didn’t, missing the debate could be a decisive moment in their campaigns.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Community calls for better cooperation, accountability at Lewiston safety forum
During a sprawling forum that was at times messy, many speakers said the city and local organizations need to collaborate to address the root causes of crime and violence in the city.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs open longest homestand with 4-2 victory over Richmond
Portland, fighting to stay in the playoff race, starts a 12-game stretch at home with a much-needed victory over Richmond.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland-based Pihcintu makes music video to encourage aid for Ukrainians
The group is including ‘Song for Ukraine’ in its concerts, the singers wanting to spread awareness about the challenges of war that many of them know all too well.
Posted inSports
John Angelos keeps trying to take the joy out of a joyous Orioles season
Commentary: The Angelos administration of the Baltimore Orioles – where joy goes to die.
Posted inNation & World, News
Special counsel says D.C. grand jury on Trump documents case has ended
Prosecutors defended their use of grand juries in both Washington, D.C., and Miami in the classified-documents case and say 2 Trump employees lied to the D.C. panel.
Posted inNation & World
Fukushima nuclear plant will start releasing treated radioactive water into sea
The plan is to release 7,800 tons in the first 17 days so as not to rush the release and minimize environmental impact.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Maine man, 86, accused of assuming dead brother’s identity in 1965 convicted of several charges
A U.S. District Court jury in Bangor on Friday convicted an 86-year-old Etna man of charges including mail fraud, Social Security fraud, passport fraud and identity theft.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen shout for solidarity at rally
The demonstration outside Disney Studios in Burbank, California, came more than a month into a strike by actors and more than three months into a strike by screenwriters.