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Friday, May 6, 2022
Volume 18 • Issue No. 18
Historic Tribal Legislation Now Law STATEWIDE On May 2, Governor Janet Mills signed LD 585 into law. This legislation is the result of many months of negotiation between the Wabanaki Nations and the Mills Administration that makes Maine one of only a few states to put into law a formal state-tribal collaboration process for policy making. The law had been passed in the Maine State Legislature on April 15 by a vote of 81 to 53, with 13 abstentions. It delivers tax relief to tribal members and tribal businesses, and it
Clark Releases “The Dark Waters” KITTERY / YORK One of the few bright spots of 2020 was the release of the novel "Medillia’s Lament" by Kittery/York author Jody Clark. It garnered high praises and captivated readers with its many twists and turns. The story itself was full of loss, despair, and regret; but ultimately, it was Clark’s use of magical realism which transformed it into one of hope and second chances. Now, two years later, he’s followed it up with "Medillia’s Lament II – The Dark Waters." The story takes place nearly twenty-five
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years before the first book and gives the reader a bit more background on the mysterious and magical island of Applewood, Maine. W he n a sked how t he sequel came about, Clark said, “It actually never crossed my mind for there to be a part two . . . or three, for that matter. When I first wrote the screenplay for "Medillia’s Lament" back in 2003, I fully intended on it being a stand-alone project. It wasn’t until a few weeks after I released the novel that I started receiving messages asking me when the sequel was coming out. To be honest, I laughed the idea off at first. But when the comments started becoming more prevalent, that’s when my creative wheels started to turn. The next thing I knew, not only did I have an idea for a sequel, but I had high hopes of turning the whole thing into a trilogy.” Usually, Clark is able to release a new book each summer; but unfortunately, 2021 was his first summer in five years without a new book. “It wasn’t writer’s block or a lack of ideas,” Clark said. “I simply had no motivation to sit and write. I was depressed beyond belief that I couldn’t get this out last year, but luckily the mojo came back around Christmas and I
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gives the tribes the opportunity to benefit from online sports wagering, providing a meaningful way for them to participate in the gaming industry in Maine from which they have been historically excluded. According to the governor’s office, the legislation is the most significant tribal legislation enacted in Maine in more than 40 years, addressing economic and financial issues, while also making institutional changes in how state government interacts with the Wabanaki Nations. Among other acts, this law replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Maine, reinforces the ban on Native American mascots in schools, and establishes a Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine
Tribal Populations to promote, implement, and coordinate programs that create and improve opportunities for historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous, and tribal populations in Maine. It also creates a process to review all legislation for potential impacts on historically disadvantaged populations and encourages the appointment of tribal members to boards and commissions, such as the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and the University of Maine Board of Trustees, to enhance Tribal representation. York County is home to nearly 1,000 Native Americans, including members of the Wabenaki Nations. To see the complete law, visit www.legislature. maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ ps.asp?LD=585&snum=130.
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was able to get it done for this summer.” The original "Medillia’s Lament" was based on a fictional Native American legend about a magical star that crashes off the coast of Maine. "A lot of people ask me if it’s a real legend," Clark says, "but it’s one hundred percent made up in my head. I’ve always been intrigued by Native American folklore, but I never wanted to encroach on any existing stories or legends.” He say that in the second book “there’s a quick mention of [the legend], but that’s about it. Actually, there’s a new legend introduced called The Dark Waters, and there’ll probably even be another one in book three. Ultimately, they will
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WELLS The family of Frankie Hope Norton invites all to remember her on Thursday, May 12, which would have been her fifth birthday. The event will be held 4-7 p.m. at Congdon’s Doughnuts, 1090 Post Road (Route 1), Wells. There will be a gift-away, yard games, face painting, and a community BBQ. Proceeds will benefit the Wells High School Music Boosters. all come full circle and tie back to the original legend.” When asked if the same characters from the first book will be featured in "Medillia’s Lament II," Clark responded, “Even though she only had a small role in the first book, you’ll eventually recognize the main character in 'Medillia’s Lament II.' And there might be
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a mention of a couple other familiar names as well. More than anything, book two serves as the perfect bridge to what will be the final part of the trilogy.” Clark also admitted that when the original story was still in his head back in 2003, he knew it had a chance to be See CLARK on page 2 . . .
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