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Published
April 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
March 24, 2019

Bill Nemitz: Skowhegan should listen to the real Indians

The town's bellowing die-hards aren't 'mighty' – they're just clueless.
Published
March 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.
Published
March 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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Published
March 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
February 21, 2019

Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all

Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn't face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
Published
February 13, 2019

Yarmouth removes historical marker calling Native Americans ‘savage enemies’

The marker, placed in an old cemetery in 1929, will be moved to the town's historical society museum for display with accurate information about the Abenaki tribe.