CONWAY — Mount Washington Valley Supports Recovery will be kicking off Recovery Month (September) with a full-day vigil today at the center at 1620 East Main St. in Center Conway.
Janice Spinney, president of MWV Supports Recovery Coalition, said Monday: "Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day worldwide. We dedicate this day to promote harm reduction tools and prevention of unintentional overdose.
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