State health officials say the alarming trend is part of a nationwide opioid epidemic.
2016
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama seeks to salvage health care law
The president will meet with Democrats to forge a common strategy to protect the Affordable Care Act, and he also plans a deliver a major valedictory address before his presidency ends.
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Posted inNation & World
Some power restored to N.C. governor-elect
A judge temporarily blocks a law by Republicans that stripped governor control over election boards.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Aldon Smith will not be reinstated for Oakland this season
The pass rusher was suspended by the NFL in November 2015 for violating the league’s policy on substance abuse.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fighting near Damascus mars start to Syrian cease-fire
Forces loyal President Bashar al-Assad intensified an assault on a rebel-held enclave near the capital on the first day of a deal brokered by Russia and Turkey.
Posted inNews, Sports
Turning 32, LeBron James savors ‘a magical run’ in 2016
It was a banner year for the Cleveland Cavaliers star, as he led his team to a historic championship.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Old hat for Alabama, not so much for Washington
Alabama is seeking to extend its football dynasty while Washington was 0-12 as recently as 2008.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Latest advances raise hopes for ailing timber industry
So-called cross-laminated timber could become a potential alternative to concrete and steel in construction.
Posted inMaine, News
Tree topples onto Sidney house hours after sale
An Eagle Lake couple had come south to sign papers at the closing, then toast the transfer of the home.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Clemson, Ohio State quarterbacks are more than rivals
Deshaun Watson and J.T. Barrett are friends who long ago hoped to meet as opponents in the college playoffs.