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Portland police officers begin carrying Narcan in response to opioid epidemic

Police Chief Michael Sauschuck says the overdose antidote isn’t a long-term solution to the problem, but ‘ it is a miracle drug that saves lives.’

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald September 30, 2016September 30, 2016

Voters today know the consequences of their votes. Ranked-choice voting is a shot in the dark.

The group, with representatives from a variety of immigrant organizations, will educate newcomers about civic involvement.

Food

The celebrity chef’s cinematographer, who lives in Portland half the year, takes us behind the lens.

The City Council’s special housing committee will take up the proposals Wednesday.

Dozens of readers of the Maine Sunday Telegram article offer the girl’s family clothes, toys, furniture and other support.

The statue in Monument Square is being cleaned and will receive a protective coating this week.

Espen Brungodt, 28, sent threatening messages to police Aug. 3 that led to a lockdown of the police station parking garage.

A malfunctioning light backed up traffic on Skyway Drive near Exit 46.

City officials tour two shelters in Massachusetts as big changes to emergency food and shelter services are considered.