The Sun Journal analyzed annual confirmed drug death counts, from 1997 through September 2021, using data from drug death reports.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
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Data Sheet: Prescription distribution
The Sun Journal analyzed data from Maine’s Prescription Monitoring Program from 2016 to 2021; and data from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders System from 2006 to 2014.
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Data Sheet: Fatal and nonfatal overdoses 2017-2021
METHODOLOGY The Sun Journal analyzed data from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention of suspected fatal and nonfatal overdoses in emergency departments, from 2017 to 2021. The data is publicly available on the Maine CDC’s website
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US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
A site in Newry could be a significant source of the lithium that the United States will need to achieve its clean energy goals.
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L.L. Bean sales grow 14% during 2nd year of pandemic; workers get 12% cash bonus
Growing interest in the outdoors during the pandemic continues boost the Freeport-based retailer’s sales.
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‘River Dave’ doesn’t show for N.H. court hearing on trespassing charge
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a former hermit in New Hampshire who is charged with trespassing on the wooded property he made his home for 27 years didn’t show up for his arraignment
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Sunday River ski lift mishap could’ve been worse
A 17-year-old rider suffered minor injuries in February when the ‘chondola’ at Sunday River Resort in Newry fell 10 feet.
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Recognized oldest New England Patriots fan dies at 106 in Rumford
A week earlier, the Mexico woman received a personalized New England Patriots jersey sent by the NFL team.
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Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this week
The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports
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Maine gas prices go down
Gas prices are again a mixed bag in northern New England