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Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik Backs Collins, Citing $5 Million Grant
Chief Pos Bassett said the senator secured federal money for a new wastewater treatment plant threatened by erosion and storm surge.
Penobscot Nation
Maine Business Wire has published 3 stories about Penobscot Nation, the first on October 3, 2026 and the most recent on October 15, 2026.
What we have reported
October 15, 2026
Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik Backs Collins, Citing $5 Million Grant
Chiefs of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Penobscot Nation and the Houlton Band of Maliseets endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree in early October 2026.
October 15, 2026
Wabanaki Leaders Split Between Collins Funding and Jackson Sovereignty Push
Collins has directed roughly $6 million to housing at Motahkomikuk alone, while Jackson helped launch the task force that reframed tribal-state relations.
October 3, 2026
Mills Skips Penobscot Nation Forum, Leaving Stage to Her Two Rivals
Gov. Janet Mills will not take part in an April 16 forum for Democratic U.S. Senate candidates hosted by the Penobscot Nation in Old Town, the Bangor Daily News reported.
- Forum date
- April 16
- Location
- Old Town
- Host
- Penobscot Nation
