
Portland Press Herald, Maine
Portland officials warn of spike in overdoses
Jan. 20—Portland officials are urging residents to be aware of ways they can access Narcan in light of a spike in drug overdoses. The Portland Police Department said Friday that officers had seen five overdoses in 24 hours, including three that resulted in death. So far in 2023, there have been 37 overdoses in the city, and six people have died. Fatal drug overdoses in Maine continue to …