Community News
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. . . .
2023 Maine Senior Farm Share Program Sign-up
$50.00 of fresh produce for eligible seniors Guidelines: New income guidelines may be effective July 1, 2023 Produce will be provided by Penobscot Tribal Farm You are eligible to sign-up with only one qualifying farm per year under this program Application sign-ups Senior Kitchen dining room May 4 10:00-12:00May 10 . . .
HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS
TIP 411 The Penobscot Nation Police Department in collaboration with the BIA Division of Drug Enforcement is pleased to announce a tool for the public to report illegal drug activity occurring on Tribal lands. With an increase in drug abuse and drug overdose deaths occurring across the nation, BIA Drug . . .
Recall Referendum Election Cancellation/Special Election
Due to the resignation of the council member being recalled, the March 30, 2023, Recall Referendum Election was cancelled. Thank you to those who took the time to absentee vote, we apologize for any inconvenience. A Caucus will be held to fill that vacancy on Tribal Council, that meeting is . . .
Public Hearing/Annual General Meeting
On March 22, 2023, Tribal Council set the agenda for the Annual General Meeting, the agenda items going forward to Public Hearing/Annual General Meeting are: The Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM, Nicholas H. Sapiel Building. The Annual General Meeting will be held on . . .
RECALL REFERENDUM ELECTION CANCELLED
Due to the resignation of the council member being recalled, the March 30, 2023, Recall Referendum Election is cancelled. Thank you to those who took the time to absentee vote, we apologize for any inconvenience. A caucus meeting date to fill this vacant seat will be forthcoming.