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Which type of Maine companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Pine State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Maine in the third quarter of 2024.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Pine State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 53 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 51 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Maine increases from 2022 to 2023

By Pine State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Maine in the fiscal year 2023 was $306,180, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Maine increases from Q2 to Q3

By Pine State News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maine in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $339,579, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Maine among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Pine State News | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Pine State News shows that Maine is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Average VA home loan amount in Maine increases in Q3

By Pine State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maine during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,126, a 3.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.