Penobscot County, Maine, To Distribute $400,000 In Opioid Settlement Funds To Recovery Organizations

Penobscot County Commissioners approved a dozen grants for organizations that aim to help curb opioid use disorder at a December 23, 2025, public meeting, according to a local news report. Penobscot County is set to receive roughly $4.5 million from opioid settlements by 2038. County officials have said the bulk of funds will go toward medication assisted treatment in the county jail.

The named organizations, awards, and programs are:

St. Andre Home: $10,000 for the Empowering Opioid Recovery Through Connection and Care project, which provides flexible, direct-assistance resources for Penobscot County residents with opioid and substance use . . .