MAINE PUBLIC • January 25, 2023
A new bill would give Wabanaki tribal members free access to Maine state parks. The proposal would simply allow members of federally-recognized tribes to visit Maine state parks for free. Many of those who testified in favor of the bill during Wednesday's public hearing said the measure would be a small step in recognizing unceded Wabanaki territory and, in some ways, restoring their access to the land. The measure has at least nine cosponsors, including one Republican. The bill also has support from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.