The program, which its founder calls the Church of Safe Injection, is violating a state law that prohibits people from distributing hypodermic needles, police say.
2018
Posted inNation & World
Border clashes leave migrants dejected, worried
Migrants hoping to apply for asylum in the United States must put their names on a waiting list that already has some 3,000 people on it, and U.S. officials process fewer than 100 of them a day.
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Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunk resident wins $20,000 in Maine Lottery scratch-off game
John Patueleia won the prize on a ‘Double Sided Dollars’ ticket.
Posted inMaine
Augusta’s River of Trees event brings in $18,600
Money was raised for local organizations during the weekend event, which also showcased the growth of downtown and renovations at the Colonial Theater.
Posted inMaine
Children’s Home seeks donations of warm clothing, toys
The Waterville-based organization’s Christmas program gives to more than 1,700 needy children statewide.
Posted inMaine
Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees raises $200,000-plus for charity
About 13,000 attended the Waterville festival, held on two weekends to benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels program and the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers’ Christmas program.
Posted inMaine
Police: Driver from New York crossed line in fatal Cornville crash
A Cornville man whose truck allegedly was struck by the other driver also had a suspended driver’s license, police said.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Down by 3,500 votes, Rep. Poliquin requests recount in 2nd District race
The Secretary of State’s Office says it could take as long as a month for the hand recount of all ballots cast in the first congressional election with ranked-choice voting.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man charged in beating 2-year-old in Skowhegan yet to make bail
Cody Alexander Swanson has been moved from Somerset County Jail to the Knox County Jail in Rockland and is due in court in January.
Posted inMaine
Gardiner officials consider cutting streetlight costs
A proposal from the firm identified by Augusta officials could slash the cost of lighting the city.