Two substance use disorder recovery residences coming to Lewiston area
Johnny Clark, the owner and operator of A Hand Up in Lewiston, is opening a multiunit apartment building in Lewiston
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Dixmont woman pleads guilty in federal court for role in drug trafficking network
Federal officials say the woman conspired to distribute drugs throughout Northern Maine. Read More
Read moreAugusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms
Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose
Read moreNorway man arrested for handing employee $10 bill filled with fentanyl
A white powder, later identified to be fentanyl, fell on the counter and on an employee’s hands when she unrolled
Read moreAgents: ‘Significant’ amount of fentanyl found in Maine home after monthslong investigation
The MDEA had been investigating fentanyl being sold out of the home. Read More
Read moreUMA receives certification as NAADAC Approved Educational Provider for Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta has received certification as a NAADAC Approved Educational Provider for the Graduate
Read moreLewiston can’t arrest its way out of the homelessness crisis, police chief says
The Lewiston Police Department recently launched its Neighborhoods First initiative, which in addition to its homelessness crisis protocol, outlines a
Read morePolice: Man who crashed vehicle into Rockland home revived with Narcan
A man accused of crashing into a home while driving under the influence has been arrested. Read More
Read more2 people found dead in Brewer motel
Brewer police responded to a call that two adults were found dead in an unnamed hotel around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Read moreCumberland County corrections officers now armed with Narcan
PORTLAND, Maine — Corrections officers at the Cumberland County Jail are now carrying the opioid overdose reversal medication Narcan on their belts,
Read moreLewiston-based nonprofit to open 2 recovery homes in Winthrop
An Angel’s Wing Inc. will hold a grand opening Saturday for Cory’s Place, for women, and Kristopher’s Home, for men,
Read moreTwo men arrested in Waterville following monthslong drug investigation
Acting Waterville police Chief Bill Bonney said the seizure of cocaine, crack, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin put “a significant
Read morePortland police report worrying spike in drug overdoses
Officials have responded to nine overdoses, three deadly, in the last five days Read More
Read moreOxford police arrest couple for drug trafficking, endangering child
The couple was arrested after police learned of possible drug activity on Monday Read More
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