Maine Notes Sunday

 News Center Maine - Leaders with the Wabanaki-led organization Niweskok are working to support indigenous communities by creating a food hub in the Penobscot Bay region.

"Since colonization, Penobscot people—Wabanaki people—have been really thoroughly removed from Penobscot Bay region,” Alivia Moore, co-director of Niweskok, said.

Organizers say the work they are doing through the nonprofit is an important part in uplifting Wabanaki culture...

Leaders of the nonprofit are dedicating their efforts to creating a Wabanaki-led food hub and a space where members of the indigenous community can gather. 

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Press Herald - Tourism has long been one of the state’s biggest industries but this year, political and economic factors have created new layers of uncertainty. State officials are bracing for a 25% reduction in Canadian visitors due to the Trump administration's tumultuous relationship with our northern neighbor.