Community News
Notice
Due to the passing of tribal members the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023, will be rescheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2023. If you have any questions, please call the Tribal Clerk’s office at 817-7351. Our deepest condolences go out to the families.
Message from the Chief
Dear Tribal citizens, I hope you and your families are doing well. It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you that two tribal members have recently passed away. Earlier this week Alice Day (Polchies) passed and just this morning Maureen Hammond (Attean) has also died. In addition, . . .
2023 WIOA SUMMER YOUTH TRAINING PROGRAM
The Penobscot Nation’s Department of Education & Career Services is now accepting applications for the 2023 Summer Youth Training Program. Completed applications are due June 23, 2023, by 4pm. Applications must be returned to Carlene Miller in the Nicholas Sapiel Building, Education Department. To be eligible to participate in this . . .
Commnity Notice
Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness will be giving away fresh, locally grown organic produce, traditional foods, and other health items to the Community on Friday, May 26th, from 10 am to 12:00 noon. In front of the Sockalexis Building. All Community members are welcome. Any questions contact: Amelia St. John . . .
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
May 23, 2023 Barbara Moore REGULAR BALLOTS WALK-IN ABSENTEE MAIL IN ABSENTEE TOTAL 28 1 3 32* Joshua Paul REGULAR BALLOTS WALK-IN ABSENTEE MAIL IN ABSENTEE TOTAL 26 1 1 28* Blaine Lolar REGULAR BALLOTS WALK-IN ABSENTEE MAIL IN ABSENTEE TOTAL 10 1 0 11 Steven Paul REGULAR BALLOTS WALK-IN . . .
Message From The Chief
Dear Tribal Citizen, I hope you and your family are well. As you may be aware, there was a fire at the Juniper Ridge landfill last night. Anytime something like this happens we are concerned for the health and safety of people and our environment. Many of you are in . . .
Notice from Housing
Housing will be by appointment only from 5/22 to 5/26 due to staff training
River levels at the local dams
The Milford and Gilman Falls Dam flashboards were successfully raised yesterday, and Milford Project operations are now back to normal. Brookfield plans to take advantage of the current and forecasted dry weather period and dropping river flows to repair/replace/raise flashboards at other Penobscot assets over the next week. Below is . . .
Message From The Chief
Dear Tribal Citizens, I hope you and your families are doing well. As you may be aware, a bill was passed in the last session of the State legislature (LD 585) that provided exclusive rights to the Wabanaki tribes to conduct online sports betting in Maine. The bill also provides . . .
PENOBSCOT NATION SPRING CLEAN – UP 2023
Indian Island residential spring cleanup will commence on May 8, thru May 19. Please do not place everything in one big pile. Place wood, metal and bulky waste in separate piles. Materials must be placed curbside on or before 7:30 a.m. on the weeks of May 8th and May 15th. . . .