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News from October 2024

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VA provides 244 home purchase loans in Maine in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 244 VA home purchase loans issued in Maine in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $82.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 405 home loans in Maine totaling $132.5 million in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 405 home loans totaling $132.5 million in Maine during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Maine lower than national average as of September 2024

By Pine State News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Maine experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Maine receives $17.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 53 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maine universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.5% in Maine in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Higher property tax revenue in Maine during Q2

By Pine State News | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $2 million in property tax revenue for Maine, a 100% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Maine: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Maine in Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 11, 2024

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

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Analysis: Maine one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Pine State News | Oct 6, 2024

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

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Maine ranks 33rd in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Pine State News | Oct 4, 2024

With $306,180 in issued loans, Maine ranked 33rd for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Maine companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By Pine State News | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Maine in September.

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Maine: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Maine in September

By Pine State News | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Maine in September.