Waterville man charged on three Class A drug trafficking charges in Farmington
Stephon J. Davis, 27, is accused of trafficking in fentanyl, crack cocaine and fentanyl powder.Read More
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Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue
A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s “evident” from listening to the councilors who voted to deny
Read moreHealthy Community Coalition approaches Jay for support in syringe services program
The coalition currently offers harm reduction services and supplies through its mobile unit but not syringes, new or used.Read More
Read moreLegislature Replaces Bill Authorizing “Safe Consumption Site” with Directive to Study Their Effectiveness
The Legislature passed a resolution Friday directing the Governor’s Office to establish a working group tasked with studying the ability
Read moreFirst Ever New England Reel Recovery Film Festival
This weekend was the first ever New England Reel Recovery Film Festival, sponsored by the Maine Association of Recovery Residences
Read moreMaine Senate votes down bill to establish safe injection sites
The Senate voted 18-16 Tuesday against the measure proposed by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, but lawmakers may consider an amendment
Read moreA new law will require on-duty patrol officers in Maine to carry naloxone
On-duty law enforcement officers across Maine will now be required to carry the overdose reversal drug naloxone. Gov. Janet Mills
Read morePolice charge five over past month in central Maine drug trafficking cases
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office confiscated nearly 4 pounds of drugs and seized more than $10,000 in suspected drug proceeds.Read
Read moreNearly 4 pounds of drugs seized in multiple busts in Kennebec County
In total five people were arrested in three separate incidents — in total nearly 4 pounds of drugs were seized
Read moreNewport woman arrested in West Gardiner on drug trafficking charges after deputies find fentanyl, meth and cocaine
A Newport woman was arrested this week in West Gardiner on drug trafficking charges after deputies found hundreds of grams
Read moreMaine House narrowly supports bill that would allow safe drug consumption sites
Thursday’s 77-66 vote followed emotional testimony on both sides. The measure now goes to the Senate.Read More
Read moreBangor sober living organization to open 14th location
A Bangor organization that provides safe, affordable housing for people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction will add a
Read moreMaine Bill Would Allow Hard Drug Use at “Safe Consumption Sites”
State lawmakers are considering a proposal to let cities and towns create areas where narcotic users can consume the illegal
Read morePortion of Marginal Way taped of as Portland Police investigate death
The scene was right off Interstate 295 Read More
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