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In Maine, 52 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Pine State News | Sep 30, 2024

Maine registered 52 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Maine DOL hosts webinars on new paid leave law for October

By Pine State News | Sep 30, 2024

The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) is organizing webinars throughout the month of October to provide insights on the new Paid Family & Medical Leave law.

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Maine DOL offers webinars on new paid leave law in October

By Pine State News | Sep 30, 2024

The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) is organizing a series of webinars throughout October to inform both employers and employees about the new Paid Family & Medical Leave law.

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VA provides 321 home loans in Maine totaling $101.8 million in Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 321 home loans totaling $101.8 million in Maine during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maine experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024

By Pine State News | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Maine experienced a 17.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 184 home purchase loans in Maine in Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 184 VA home purchase loans issued in Maine in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $60.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Maine declines from Q1 to Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maine in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $329,848, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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How many Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in Maine schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Pine State News | Sep 22, 2024

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students made up 0.1% of classrooms in Maine in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

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Maine receives $16.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 51 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maine Education: 1,328 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Sep 19, 2024

American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.8% of classrooms in Maine in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

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NFIB urges Congress to extend critical tax deduction for small businesses

By Pine State News | Sep 19, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading small business advocacy group, has released two reports addressing the potential impact of the expiration of the federal 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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How many Asian students attended Maine schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Pine State News | Sep 16, 2024

Maine schools welcomed 2,521 Asian students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

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VA home loan amount averages $317,189 in Maine for Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maine during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $317,189, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 3.3% of Maine student body in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Sep 14, 2024

Maine schools welcomed 5,730 Hispanic students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

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Maine sees less individual income tax revenue in Q1

By Pine State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $382 million in individual income tax revenue for Maine, a 37.1% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 33.8% fewer home purchase loans in Maine in Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 13, 2024

There were 184 VA home purchases in Maine in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $60.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Property tax revenue down 50% from previous quarter in Maine

By Pine State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $1 million in property tax revenue for Maine, a 50% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Maine's minimum wage set to increase in 2025 amid legal challenges

By Pine State News | Sep 13, 2024

Maine's minimum wage is projected to rise to $14.65 in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Maine minimum wage increase confirmed for 2025; concerns over paid leave rules raised

By Pine State News | Sep 13, 2024

Maine's minimum wage is set to rise to $14.65 in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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5,988 multiracial students enrolled in Maine schools in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Sep 11, 2024

Maine schools welcomed 5,988 multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.