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Published
August 5, 2022

Report highlights challenges to medication-assisted treatment access in rural Maine

The UVM-USM report surveyed more than 300 practitioners and community stakeholders to evaluate the unique needs and barriers to treatment for rural patients.
Published
January 19, 2022

Maine shattered its annual record for overdose deaths in 2021

The 636 deaths, a 23% increase over 2020, are largely the result of fentanyl being added to other drugs. Increased isolation and other pandemic challenges also were factors.
Published
January 17, 2022

Fatal fentanyl overdose of Connecticut 13-year-old brings calls for naloxone in schools

After the boy's death, investigators later found nearly 40 bags of fentanyl stashed in multiple locations within the school.
Published
December 15, 2021

Waterville police seize $780,000 worth of fentanyl, cocaine in largest narcotics bust in city history

A Dominican Republic national was arrested and police Chief Joseph Massey said Wednesday that handguns, shotguns and $6,000 in cash also were confiscated from an apartment on College Avenue.
Published
November 17, 2021

Women sue Yale over fentanyl switch-up at fertility clinic

The plaintiffs say a nurse stole fentanyl for her personal use and replaced it with saline.

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Published
May 26, 2021

Former Connecticut nurse who stole fentanyl used in surgeries is sentenced

Donna Monticone substituted the drug with saline.
Published
April 15, 2021

Bath, Brunswick police gain new tool to reduce fentanyl overdoses

Police and health officials hope making fentanyl test strips available will reduce the number of drug overdoses caused by the powerful opioid.
Published
March 9, 2021

Police departments get new tool to reduce overdose deaths: fentanyl test strips

The strips can make users aware that the deadly opioid is present in drugs they are taking so they can take precautions.
Published
March 2, 2021

Portland police warn of counterfeit pain pills that can cause fatal overdoses

The pills look like oxycodone tablets but may contain fentanyl, Portland police say.
Published
August 28, 2020

Man gets 45 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking in New England

Prosecutors said investigators seized over 26.5 pounds of fentanyl from Sergio Martinez's drug organization during the investigation.