The Bakers

The day after their daughter’s death, the Bakers – Matt, left, and Cheryl – filed an emergency petition for guardianship over Claire, whose father also has struggled with addiction.

STOW, ME – FEBRUARY 18: Matt and Cheryl Baker at their home with their granddaughter, Claire Smith, 2. The Bakers have been the primary caregivers to Claire since her mother, their daughter, Ronni, died from a heroin and fentanyl overdose in February 2015. (Staff photo by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer)

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