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Maine: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Maine in Q2 2023

By Pine State News | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Maine in the second quarter of 2023.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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VA provides 287 home loans in Maine totaling $86 million in Q2

By Pine State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 287 home loans totaling $86 million in Maine during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Maine companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Pine State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 17 inspections at 17 Food and Cosmetics companies from Maine in the second quarter of 2023.

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VA home loan amount averages $299,807 in Maine for Q2

By Pine State News | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Maine during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $299,807, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 12.3% more purchase loans in Maine for 2022 vs. 2021

By Pine State News | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Maine for 2022 was 1,397 and totaled $443.1 million.

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Maine ranks 41st in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Pine State News | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Maine collected $6,439,268,000 in total taxes, ranking it 41st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 10, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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55 people die from diseases of the heart in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 9, 2023

There were 55 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up 19.2% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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Excess deaths during week ending July 8 in Maine

By Pine State News | Jul 9, 2023

Maine's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Governor Mills and Maine Congressional Delegation Announce President’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Spring Storm

By Pine State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced today that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for eight Maine counties impacted by a severe spring storm that brought heavy rain and wind that created flooding, swelling rivers, power outages, tree damage, and more than $2 million in infrastructure damage.

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73 people die from cancer in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 8, 2023

There were 73 deaths from cancer reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up 25.4% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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Governor Mills Signs Historic Legislation to Support Mi’kmaq Nation

By Pine State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Governor also signs other Tribal-related legislation, including bill to enshrine the Indian Child Welfare Act into State law.

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13 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 7, 2023

There were 13 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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Maine's miscellaneous tax revenues up 23.1% since Q2 2023

By Pine State News | Jul 7, 2023

Maine collected $16 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 23.1% increase over the same period the previous year when $13 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 7, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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Governor Mills in Press Herald Op-Ed: Why I’m Supporting Paid Family Leave

By Pine State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Governor Janet Mills announced this morning that she will sign a budget agreement that will create a new statewide paid family and medical leave program in Maine.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 6, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.

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Maine's miscellaneous tax revenues up 33.3% in Q2 2023

By Pine State News | Jul 6, 2023

Maine collected $16 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 33.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Maine during week ending July 1

By Pine State News | Jul 6, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Maine in the week ending July 1, making up less than 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Maine.