Donna Loring, retired tribal affairs adviser to Gov. Mills, says a sovereignty deal can be reached

The Penobscot elder, politician and writer is encouraged by symbolically important progress, but she says the heavy lifting lies ahead.

Native Mainers plan to reflect, educate on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Maine is one of 14 states and the District of Columbia that now observe Native American or Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of, or in addition to, Columbus Day.

Mills, tribes take step toward ending years-long dispute over sustenance fishing

A bill would create a 'sustenance fishing' designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine's 4 tribes.

Mills appoints senior adviser for tribal affairs as state tries to improve relations

Donna Loring, a former police chief and Penobscot Nation representative to the Legislature, will serve as a liaison between the Mills administration and tribal governments.

‘New era’ looms for Maine and its tribes

The governor kindles hope, but tensions linger over the role she played as attorney general in regard to sovereignty issues.

Passamaquoddy Tribe says it will stick with hemp, not grow marijuana

Passamaquoddy Tribe plans marijuana facility in Princeton

Obama sends 2 Cabinet secretaries to tour Passamaquoddy school

Former official pleads not guilty to embezzling $20,000 from Passamaquoddy Tribe

Tribal official fighting elver poaching charges in New York