ASSOCIATED PRESS • April 14, 2022
The Maine Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill to let the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point regulate its own drinking water, setting up a potential veto by the governor. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has concerns about parts of the bill, which garnered strong support from lawmakers. The proposal would expand sovereignty for the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, which wants to take over water regulation after dealing with poor water quality for decades.