Maine tribal rep seeks permanent voice on wildlife panel

ASSOCIATED PRESS • February 23, 2021

Maine's Native American groups have been stewards of wildlife for thousands of years. Tribal Rep. Rena Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point said Tuesday she has introduced a proposal for a permanent Wabanaki appointment to the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Advisory Council. Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso supports the proposal, Newell said. The proposal would need to be approved by the Maine Legislature.