The state number per 100,000 in the 45-64 age group is up 37% since 1999, and some wonder if heavier use of opioids is a factor.

The mild winter and early start to spring mean large numbers are likely, say researchers pursuing ways to attack Lyme disease.

The correlation emerges in a Telegram review of drug addiction treatment; meanwhile, state efforts to further restrict prescription opioids proceed carefully.

The correlation emerges in a Telegram review of drug addiction treatment; meanwhile, state efforts to further restrict prescription opioids proceed carefully.

There doesn’t seem to be a clear-cut reason as yet, but experts have theories.

The money will fund substance abuse treatment programs in Portland, Bangor, Lincoln and Waterville.

The state had a record 272 fatalities in 2015, continuing a steady climb since 2011 as heroin took a heavy toll in the streets and suburbs.