Todd Rasberry, 35, was arrested and charged last year after federal agents seized 51 grams of heroin from a motel room in Scarborough.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Two in Lubec charged with selling heroin, crack cocaine
Police say the arrests followed an influx of heroin into Washington County
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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.
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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.
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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.