Do 40% of needles distributed in Portland end up on the streets?

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How it spread - 2 original reports

1. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • pressherald.com16:00first to report
     Do 40% of needles distributed in Portland end up on the streets?

     Maine CDC data indicates that the city distributed more than 1 million syringes over the 12-month period ending Oct. 31, 2025.

2. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • bangordailynews.com05:00
     Needles are washing up in communities along the Penobscot River

     Brewer and Orrington officials have said they have found or been told about five needles on their shores since July 30.