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Maine Allocates $3 Million for Opioid Settlement Projects

3/5/2026

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Maine local governments reported $3 million in opioid settlement fund spending for 2025.
The funds supported 72 projects, including addiction treatment in jails and behavioral health initiatives.
Over one-third of the spending went to police departments or jails.
Three-quarters of local governments used the funds, while some remain in planning phases.
The Maine Opioid Settlement Support (MOSS) Center collected the data to promote transparency in decision-making.

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Story summary

Maine local governments reported $3 million in opioid settlement fund spending for 2025.
The funds supported 72 projects, including addiction treatment in jails and behavioral health initiatives.
Over one-third of the spending went to police departments or jails.
Three-quarters of local governments used the funds, while some remain in planning phases.
The Maine Opioid Settlement Support (MOSS) Center collected the data to promote transparency in decision-making.