Nick Isgro’s six years in office included forward movement in downtown revitalization efforts as well as controversy over his comments on social media that led to a failed effort to recall him from office.
Indigenous Peoples Day
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Monument in Central Maine honors Louis Sockalexis, 1st Indigenous baseball player
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Alfond Youth and Community Center unveiled a monument dedicated to Louis Sockalexis, the first Indigenous person to play Major League Baseball.
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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.
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Rally marks Indigenous Peoples Day in Waterville
Maulian Dana, the Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador, spoke about the triumphs that indigenous peoples have made in the past year.
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Our View: New holiday a chance to tell new stories
Everyone knows the story of Christopher Columbus, but the history and cultural impact of Native Americans has been brushed aside.
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Maine recognizes its 1st statewide Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Meanwhile, leaders discuss changes to the settlement agreement that led to deteriorated relationships between the state and the tribes.