Maine Unveils First Official Constitution Printing Since 1876

After 150 years, language about honoring tribal treaties is back in Maine's constitution

State officials unveiled a newly printed version of Maine's constitution that once again includes a section on the state's obligations toward the Wabanaki Nations and citizens. The language had been intentionally dropped in the late-1800s, although the treaties remained in effect.

Maine Prints Constitution for First Time in 150 Years, Restoring Long-Omitted Wabanaki Treaty Language

For the first time since 1876, Maine has produced a formal printing of its state Constitution, restoring long-omitted language tied to the state’s historic obligations to the Wabanaki tribal nations following a constitutional amendment overwhelmingly approved by voters three years ago. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows formally unveiled the newly printed Constitution Thursday on Constitution [...]

Maine unveils first official Constitution printing since 1876

The new printing restores three sections omitted since 1876, including language outlining Maine’s treaty obligations to the Wabanaki Nations

First official Maine Constitution printing since 1876 unveiled on Constitution Day

AUGUSTA -- On Constitution Day, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows unveiled the state's first formal printing of its Constitution since 1876. This new edition restores vital Wabanaki treaty obligations that had been redacted for more than a century.

State restores hidden language in first Maine Constitution print since 1876

The Secretary of State's Office unveiled a handmade print of the state constitution that restores redacted indigenous treaty obligations.

Maine unveils first official printing of original state Constitution in over 200 years

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows unveiled the first formal printing of the original Maine Constitution since 1876 Thursday.