From its initial use, heroin alters chemical processes in the nervous system and makes the agony of withdrawal an overwhelming deterrent to quitting.
March 2017
TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Bridgton
Noble House Inn is a favorite place with many personalities.
A deadly epidemic: Addiction to opioids has put an entire generation at risk
The grisly trend – fatalities from drug overdoses in Maine reached an all-time high in 2016 – only seems to be getting worse, prompting one caregiver to lament: ‘Where is the outrage?’ This 10-part examination lays out the ramifications of the crisis, mining answers from the human toll by telling the stories of those we’ve lost.
Kushner’s Israel ties may raise questions about impartiality
But some say his closeness to Netanyahu could better position him to extract concessions.
Dozens rally in Augusta in support of Trump
It comes a day after a bill to replace Obamacare was pulled by House Republicans because it lacked support.
Canaan residents adopt sex offender and marijuana sales ordinances Saturday at Town Meeting
Final budget comes in at $1.17 million, less than the $1.3 million that had been proposed; elections are set for Monday.
Morning Sentinel police log
Waterville area police reports for March 25, 2017.
Persistence spells success at Maine State Spelling Bee
Naomi Zarin, an eighth-grader at the Friends School of Portland, correctly spells the word ‘copal’ in the 42nd round.
NCAA women’s basketball: UConn beats UCLA, advances to regional final
The Huskies earn their 110th straight win and will face surprising Oregon with a trip to the Final Four at stake.