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Biddeford council approves plan for Opioid Settlement Fund

by Sydney Richelieu January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

The plan is intended to support Biddeford residents affected by the opioid crisis.

Maine, News

Augusta’s ARTs House to help homeless veterans in recovery

by Keith Edwards December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

The new facility from Bread of Life Ministries is to provide housing and connections to services at an eight-bed residence at 147 Riverside Drive.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier

Biddeford council unanimously approves opioid settlement fund tracking ordinance

by Sydney Richelieu September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

The funding will be used to help Biddeford residents affected by the opioid crisis.

Maine, News

Portland-based recovery group creates safe space for LGBTQ+ community

by Dana Richie Staff Writer August 21, 2024August 20, 2024

Members say Portland is lucky to have such support systems, which can be hard to find in some parts of the state.

Maine

‘Education, empower and evolve’: New 12-bed residential substance recovery center opens in Waterville

by Amy Calder January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

William Lessa and Callista Merrill, president and vice president of the Central Maine Recovery Center, opened the nonprofit residential program earlier this month on Hazelwood Avenue in Waterville.

Maine, News

Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County

by Keith Edwards December 11, 2023December 12, 2023

The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine, News

Approval delays could halt plans to build 58-bed recovery center in York County

by Gillian Graham October 22, 2023October 21, 2023

The Alfred Planning Board has yet to approve plans for the center, a move the county manager says violates town rules and ‘centers around stigma.’

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: ‘Sweeping’ encampments makes sick and unhoused Portlanders even more vulnerable

by Beth Garbitelli and Kinna Thakarar Special to the Press Herald October 12, 2023October 11, 2023

Forcible relocation makes people sicker by causing isolation, infection and loss of medication. Instead, let’s make encampments safer and bolster public health and affordable-housing funding.