Jonna Carter: Party animal

There's talk of Fryeburg becoming a "marijuana mecca." With the preponderance of medical marijuana dispensaries that have sprung up locally, and recreational outlets on the horizon, there needs to be awareness of a very real threat posed by cannabis. I was uninformed as are many, and fortunate not to have had a tragic ending. Heed my cautionary tale.

It was early spring and I was on Maine's Chebeague Island with some girlfriends. I let my not overly bright hound mix Murray out for his morning perambulation. What Murray lacked in smarts he more than made up for in amiability. He was friend to all and the chillest dog ever.