Several members of the House indigenous affairs subcommittee were perplexed by the limits the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act imposed on the tribes.
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Posted inNation & World
Ukraine refugees encouraged to find jobs as war exodus slows
The U.N. refugee agency says the daily number of arrivals recorded by the countries that border Ukraine dropped below 40,000 on Wednesday, the fewest since Russian troops invaded five weeks ago.
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins honor retired goalie Tuukka Rask with pregame ceremony
Boston’s all-time leader in wins, Tuukka Rask announced his retirement last month after a setback in his attempt to come back from a torn labrum in his hip
Posted inNation & World
As Russia sees tech brain drain, other nations hope to gain
Russian technology workers are fleeing the country by the tens of thousands as the economy goes into a tailspin under pressure from international sanctions.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fights over illegal fishing worldwide lead to armed conflict, deaths
An Associated Press review of conflict databases found in the past 5 years more than 360 instances of state authorities ramming or shooting at foreign fishing boats, sometimes leading to deaths.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Maine
Nick Stanley, a Maine music fan who inspired musicians, dies at 43
The Farmington man, who was bedridden by a health condition, became known for hosting musicians at his home and for showing people how to make the most out of life. He died Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Legislature unanimously approves $12 million boost for child care workforce
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau’s bill is supported by Gov. Janet Mills, but still needs to be funded by the Legislature’s budget-writing committee.
Posted inMaine
Gov. Mills signs bill to save 2 rural veterans homes
The new law requires legislative approval to close veterans homes in the future.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Horford good to play in Canada, but what about Brown?
Vaccination is a requirement to play in Canada, and Al Horford will be available if Boston plays Toronto in the playoffs. Jaylen Brown’s status is not as clear.
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NFL notebook: Linebacker Bobby Wagner agrees to 5-year deal with Rams
Bobby Wagner was released by Seattle on March 9 after 10 years with the Seahawks.