native americans
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Maine Voices: Rolling toward renewal along the Presumpscot River
Removal of the Saccarappa Dam in Westbrook will open the river to sea run fish not seen in more than century.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Maine Senate passes bill to ban Native American school mascots
The measure, which comes after a divisive, years-long debate in Skowhegan, has now received initial approval in both chambers of the Legislature.
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PublishedApril 26, 2019
Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2019
Our View: Columbus Day doesn’t tell the whole story
We've heard the story of America from only one point of view, with Columbus at the center.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Bill Nemitz: Skowhegan should listen to the real Indians
The town's bellowing die-hards aren't 'mighty' – they're just clueless.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2019
Supporters of ‘Indians’ nickname ask SAD 54 board to send the issue to referendum
Residents who support Skowhegan Indian Pride are trying to overturn the board's 14-9 vote to retire the nickname used for the school district's sports teams.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2019
Maine House approves changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
Democratic Rep. Benjamin Collings of Portland sponsored the bill renaming the state holiday.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2019
Our View: Skowhegan-area school board right to retire nickname
Regardless of anyone's intent, the sports teams' name was offensive and hurtful and had to go.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2019
Skowhegan’s decision to retire ‘Indians’ nickname faces hurdles
Some in the community say they will fight the change, while others are grappling with how and when to make it.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2019
Skowhegan schools become last in Maine to retire ‘Indians’ nickname
The 14-9 vote by the SAD 54 board concludes a years-long debate that divided residents over whether its sports teams’ name was offensive to Native Americans.
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