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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.

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.

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.

VA Purchase Loans in Maine average $339,579 for Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 13, 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.

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.

VA home loan amount averages $327,126 in Maine for Q3

By Pine State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maine during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,126, 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 | 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.

VA Purchase Loans in Maine average $329,848 for Q2

By Pine State News | Oct 4, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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