Editorial: Awareness Day, Narcan help stem fatal drug OD tide

In the lead-up to International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, the Fitchburg community gathered at the Upper Common last Thursday to remember those lives lost to drugs, and to give comfort to the families and friends left behind. 

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