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Heroin

Published
December 2, 2016

N.Y. man gets 11½ years in prison for distributing heroin in Maine

Todd Rasberry, 35, was arrested and charged last year after federal agents seized 51 grams of heroin from a motel room in Scarborough.
Published
December 2, 2016

Authorities investigate death at Androscoggin County Jail

A 52-year-old man died one day after being booked into the jail on drug-related charges, according to the Androscoggin County sheriff.
Published
November 16, 2016

Two arrested following Cushing man’s suspected overdose death

Karl Crute Jr. and Ranae Robbins were arrested after Christopher Delano was found dead of an apparent heroin overdose Tuesday.
Published
November 14, 2016

Prisons embrace expensive Vivitrol to fight addiction – but does it work?

Vivitrol costs $1,000 per injection and must be used monthly – but the price is still cheaper than boarding an inmate in prison.
Published
November 8, 2016

Man guilty of burglary, theft warns youths about dangers of addiction

The Madison resident, 28, recalls how painkillers and heroin put him on a rocky path.

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Published
October 22, 2016

York man arrested on heroin possession charge

He was found with more than 40 doses of heroin, as well as cocaine and drug paraphernalia, York police say.
Published
October 18, 2016

Two in Lubec charged with selling heroin, crack cocaine

Police say the arrests followed an influx of heroin into Washington County
Published
September 22, 2016

Our View: Drug companies still on the wrong side of opioid battle

Passage in Maine of a law requiring coverage of certain painkillers is an example of the industry's continuing clout.
Published
September 15, 2016

Commentary: LEAD program crucial to easing drug addiction’s grip on Maine

The focus is on prevention and treatment to help substance abusers take back their lives rather than go to jail.
Published
September 14, 2016

Ohio boy seen in car with unconscious adults gets new home

A safety director in East Liverpool said he and others wanted to send a message to addicts they should find safe places for their children when using debilitating drugs.