Pine State News

There were 24 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Maine in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 7.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

10 people die in Maine from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 1

There were 10 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending Jan. 1, a 33.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

72 people die in Maine with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Dec. 25

There were 72 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Maine during the week ending Dec. 25, a 11.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

Maine ranks 43rd in United States for non-farm payroll employees in October

Maine's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 43rd for non-farm payroll employees in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

18 people die in Maine from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Jan. 1

There were 18 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending Jan. 1, an increase over the previous week.

Portland-South Portland sees 8.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in July in the Portland-South Portland metropolitan statistical area was 212,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Maine ranks 43rd in United States for non-farm payroll employees in September

Maine's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 43rd for non-farm payroll employees in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

13 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Maine during week ending Jan. 8

There were 13 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Maine in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 3.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

68 people die in Maine from heart disease in week ending Dec. 25

There were 68 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending Dec. 25, a 4.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

57 people die from diseases of the heart in Maine during week ending January 1

There were 57 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Maine in the week ending January 1, making up 16.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Maine during week ending Jan. 8

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Maine in the week ending Jan. 8, making up less than 3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

Less than 10 people die in Maine from diabetes mellitus in week ending Jan. 1

There were less than 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending Jan. 1, a decrease from the previous week.

70 people die in Maine from cancer in week ending Dec. 25

There were 70 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending Dec. 25, a 18.6 percent increase over the previous week.

15 people die in Maine from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 1

There were 15 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending Jan. 1, no changes from the previous week.

61 people die from cancer in Maine during week ending January 1

There were 61 deaths from cancer reported in Maine in the week ending January 1, making up 18.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Maine during week ending Jan. 8

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Maine in the week ending Jan. 8, making up less than 3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Maine during week ending Jan. 8

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Maine in the week ending Jan. 8, making up less than 3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

Lewiston-Auburn sees 3.3% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year