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Maine ranks 45th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 10, 2024

Maine ranked 45th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 321 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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How many Black or African American students were enrolled in Maine schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Pine State News | Sep 7, 2024

Maine schools welcomed 8,185 Black or African American students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

Maine ranked 35th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Pine State News | Sep 7, 2024

With $317,189 in home loans issued, Maine ranked 35th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Pine State News | Sep 7, 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.

Maine Education: 148,319 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Pine State News | Sep 5, 2024

Maine schools welcomed 148,319 white students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

Number of VA loans issued in Maine increased by 11.8% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Pine State News | Sep 4, 2024

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

Maine health insurance premiums to rise by an average of 9.4% in 2025

By Pine State News | Sep 3, 2024

Premiums for small group employer health insurance plans in Maine are set to rise by an average of 9.4% in 2025, as reported by the Maine Bureau of Insurance.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maine in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Pine State News | Sep 3, 2024

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

Health insurance premiums in Maine to rise in 2025

By Pine State News | Sep 3, 2024

Premiums are set to rise by an average of 9.4% in 2025 for small group employer health insurance plans, affecting businesses with 50 or fewer employees, according to a release from the Maine Bureau of Insurance.