The state had 74 fatal drug overdoses through March, down from 86 for the same period last year. Most of the deaths were caused by fentanyl, and cocaine-related overdoses are on the rise.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Three decades later, Winslow father’s bedtime story comes to life on screen at MIFF
“Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm,” written and directed by Brian Zemrak, will have its world premiere at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and will show again at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Opera House.
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Posted inMaine, News
Hiker who fell off ledge in Newry in fair condition
Camryn Morton, 19, of Gorham was on the Table Rock Trail when she fell about 25 feet Thursday afternoon.
Posted inSports
Maine Amateur: Anderson closes out runaway victory
Cole Anderson, 18, of Camden wins the 100th edition of the tournament by eight strokes.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Popular Brunswick cantina, El Camino, has closed
The owners of El Camino, known for its Mexican food, tequila-based drinks and funky atmosphere, say they want to simplify their lives and concentrate on their other restaurant in Bath.
Posted inMaine
Death of Wayne man on Pocasset Lake still under investigation
Wardens said the cause of the death of 33-year-old Christopher Brown, whose body was found Saturday in his motorboat, has yet to be determined.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Lisbon’s economic and community development director bound for Gardiner
Tracey Steuber is scheduled to start Aug. 5 as the city’s new planning and economic development director.
Posted inMaine, News
Skateboarder injured in Portland hit-and-run
Police say they are looking for the driver of a white sedan that should have damage to the passenger side.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine summit on opioid crisis to offer a range of sessions
The summit is scheduled for Monday in Augusta.
Posted inMaine, News
Acadia was ‘swamped’ with hundreds of calls for help over July Fourth holiday
Traffic, falls and heatstroke kept park officials and island rescue personnel scrambling.