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The article reports on the plan of the supporters of a proposed Indian-owned racino in Washington Country, Maine to share its revenues for college scholarships. The Passmaquoddy Tribe stated that it would allot 3.5% of the revenue for scholarships at Washington County Community College. Tribe representative Donald Soctomah stated that the scholarship money could amount to $1 million annually. Governor John Baldacci pledged to veto the bill if it would be approved.

The article presents news briefs concerning Indians of North America. The Passamaquoddy are hoping to build a racino in Maine. The New Mexico Cancer Center began taking patients on January 22, 2007, and will begin integrating traditional Native healing practices of the Navajo Nation. Congressman Denny Rehberg told representatives from Montana and Wyoming tribes that he is working on reforming the United States Indian Affairs committee.