After years of political and legal battles, relations between the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and three towns are improving, The New London Day reports.

The towns of Ledyard, North Stonington and Preston have fought the tribe on land, water, taxation, sovereignty and other issues. But tribal and town leaders say they are confident they can work together on various issues.

The tribe is a major taxpayer in the three towns and is starting other developments that will benefit the community. The tribe also donates to local parks and recreation programs.

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