As the county with the third smallest population in Maine, accounting for about 2.3 percent of the state’s total, Washington County is seeing an outsized portion of the problem. The recent shootings and killings and the degree to which the illegal drug trade factors into them stand out in the county.
The 636 deaths, a 23% increase over 2020, are largely the result of fentanyl being added to other drugs. Increased isolation and other pandemic challenges also were factors.
The 636 deaths, a 23% increase over 2020, are largely the result of fentanyl being added to other drugs. Increased isolation and other pandemic challenges also were factors.
The 636 deaths, a 23% increase over 2020, are largely the result of fentanyl being added to other drugs. Increased isolation and other pandemic challenges also were factors.