Mainer sentenced for possessing enough fentanyl to kill one-fifth of Maine’s population
The Bangor man later admitted he thought he had almost twice the amount of fentanyl that officials actually seized. Read
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Plans for York County recovery center stall during planning board approval process
The 58-bed addiction recovery facility is on hold until the Alfred planning board approves the project Read More
Read moreRumford area high school to hold substance abuse prevention and awareness day
Students at Mountain Valley High School, along with administrators, are planning Nov. 17 to provide education for students about resources
Read moreState Rep Ann Fredericks Requests Resolution to Reform Maine’s Syringe Exchange Program
Maine State Rep. Ann Fredericks (R-Sanford) has submitted a request for a resolution in the second legislative session that would
Read moreWaterville man found guilty of drug trafficking after $400,000 worth of drugs seized
State officials say the man faces at least 10 years in prison and millions in fines for his role in
Read moreYork County takes on substance use, housing and public safety staffing crises with $45M investment
York County is planning to spend $45 million to construct a 58-bed regional recovery center, a public safety training facility
Read moreYork County plan aims to tackle substance use, housing and public safety staffing all at once
Federal funding and opioid settlement payments will pay for a 58-bed recovery center, a 30-unit apartment building and a public
Read moreMaine man gets 15-year sentence for role in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
BANGOR, Maine — A Maine man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a fentanyl
Read moreA Maine mother is calling for her own daughter’s arrest in an effort to protect her from a fatal overdose
‘I have zero hope that she survives this if she’s on the street’ Read More
Read moreMaine man arrested after police find pound of drugs, stolen tractors at Hudson home
HUDSON, Maine — A Maine man is facing multiple charges after police say they found a pound of drugs and
Read morePortland Park and Ride Homeless Encampment Sweep Date Set for Nov. 1
Residents of Portland’s largest homeless encampment at the Marginal Way Park and Ride lot now have less than a month
Read moreCommunity Safety Substance Abuse forum at Phillips Public Library
PHILLIPS – The Phillips Public Library is holding a Community Safety Substance Abuse forum located at 96 Main Street for
Read moreIt took 3 months to clear a Bangor homeless encampment, and not everyone got homes
Bangor partnered with a team of experts less than a year ago to help address the city’s blooming homelessness crisis.
Read moreCity of Bangor and Health Equity Alliance join forces to remove syringe litter
BANGOR — The Bangor City Council recently approved funding for the Health Equity Alliance to hire a part-time syringe waste
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