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addiction and recovery

Published
September 10, 2024

Biddeford council unanimously approves opioid settlement fund tracking ordinance

The funding will be used to help Biddeford residents affected by the opioid crisis.
Published
August 21, 2024

Portland-based recovery group creates safe space for LGBTQ+ community

Members say Portland is lucky to have such support systems, which can be hard to find in some parts of the state.
Published
January 23, 2024

‘Education, empower and evolve’: New 12-bed residential substance recovery center opens in Waterville

William Lessa and Callista Merrill, president and vice president of the Central Maine Recovery Center, opened the nonprofit residential program earlier this month on Hazelwood Avenue in Waterville.
Published
December 11, 2023

Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County

The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.
Published
October 22, 2023

Approval delays could halt plans to build 58-bed recovery center in York County

The Alfred Planning Board has yet to approve plans for the center, a move the county manager says violates town rules and 'centers around stigma.'

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Published
October 12, 2023

Maine Voices: ‘Sweeping’ encampments makes sick and unhoused Portlanders even more vulnerable

Forcible relocation makes people sicker by causing isolation, infection and loss of medication. Instead, let’s make encampments safer and bolster public health and affordable-housing funding.
Published
September 21, 2023

Portland agency expanding access to addiction treatment

The Portland nonprofit is purchasing a building on Andover Road to increase capacity from 16 to 30 detox beds.
Published
September 9, 2023

Hundreds gather in Portland to support people in recovery

Portland Recovery Community Center held its 10th annual Rally 4 Recovery to give hope to people seeking to overcome addiction.
Published
September 9, 2023

Commentary: Recovery is a hard journey, but there is a large community to help

Portland Recovery Community Center’s annual Rally 4 Recovery, at noon at Payson Park on Saturday, is a celebration for everyone, including families and children.
Published
June 13, 2023

Commentary: All Mainers benefit when tax dollars are reinvested in support for recovery

L.D. 1714 would establish sustainable funding for Maine’s 19 recovery community centers, using taxes collected on adult use cannabis sales.