Stories from the Common Ground

Recovery, mental health, and community in Maine, plus news from InhuMAINE, our documentary about homelessness and addiction in Bangor.

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Sazha Ramos 10/13/26 Sazha Ramos 10/13/26

The HIV Outbreak in Penobscot County: What to Know and Where to Get Tested

49 cases since 2023, most among people who are unhoused or inject drugs. What Maine CDC recommends, why treatment and PrEP work, and where to get free HIV testing near Bangor.

Sazha Ramos 9/15/26 Sazha Ramos 9/15/26

The Importance of Connection in Recovery

The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety — it’s connection. On loneliness, recovery meetings of every kind, online support, sponsorship, church, friendship, and family.

Sazha Ramos 8/31/26 Sazha Ramos 8/31/26

International Overdose Awareness Day: 25 Years On, Still Needed

On the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the people we have lost, look at the latest national and Maine numbers, and share where to get naloxone and help.

Sazha Ramos 8/14/26 Sazha Ramos 8/14/26

Learning Disabilities and Addiction: A Connection Worth Talking About

Learning disabilities and ADHD are linked to a higher risk of substance use problems. What the research shows, and how recovery can work better for people who learn differently.