Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks for May 16, 2008
A Conversation with Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation and Underage Drinking in Maine
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A Conversation with Chief Kirk Francis of the Penobscot Nation
This week on Maine Watch, the Penobscot Nation is moving towards severing government ties with the state of Maine and challenging the Indian Land Claims Settlement Act. Its leaders say this is about more than just gaming. We'll talk with Chief Kirk Francis about the reason behind the Penobscot's decision and what happens now.
Underage Drinking in Maine
Also, Maine's underage drinking rate is higher than the national average. The state and local communities have ramped up efforts to combat the problem. We'll look at what's being done. |
The Maine Office of Substance Abuse launched a campaign to help parents fight underage drinking. They produced seven public service announcements.
 - "Start Early" - Monitoring
- "Glory Days" - Modeling
- "Grab Me A Beer" - Modeling
- "U.S. Surgeon General" - Adult Messaging
- "U.S. Surgeon General" - Teen Messaging
- "Instant Messaging" - Monitoring
- "Text Messaging" - Monitoring
The Maine Office of Substance Abuse is part of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Teens in Lewiston created a youth-to-youth outreach program called "U Booze U Looze." They produced an underage drinking awareness film in 2007 titled "Smashed." The film has garnered critical reviews for its realistic portrayal of the aftermath of a drunk driving accident in which a teen was behind the wheel after drinking heavily on prom night. For more information visit smashedvideo.com.
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Related Stories and Information:
The Maine Office of Substance Abuse
www.maineparents.net
Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Survey
www.maineosa.org
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