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2022: Aroostook County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Aroostook County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 17.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 18%.

By Aroostook News | Apr 19, 2025

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Aroostook County: Residents received $315.99 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.2% of income in Aroostook County, providing an average of $4,698 per capita to residents.

By Aroostook News | Apr 13, 2025

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Aroostook County saw 25.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Aroostook News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 35% of income in Aroostook County, an alarming 25.6% surge from 9.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Aroostook County ranks second highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $17,806 in 2022

By Aroostook News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Aroostook County received an average of $17,806 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in Maine.

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Aroostook County ranks second in Maine for government transfer dependency at 35% in 2022

By Aroostook News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Aroostook County ranked second most government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 35% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Aroostook County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.2% of income in 2022

By Aroostook News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Aroostook County, providing an average of $2,128 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Aroostook County in 2023

By Aroostook News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,082,000 in grants for economic development projects in Aroostook County, Maine.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Aroostook County rise or fall in 2021?

By Aroostook News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Aroostook County received $13.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Aroostook County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Aroostook News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Aroostook County received $4,310,844 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Northern Maine Medical Center Welcome Back Paula Carson Charette

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 21, 2023

NMMC has some exciting news!

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Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Meet and Greet with Fort Kent Fire Department

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 21, 2023

Deputy Caleb Jandreau joined our colleagues with Fort Kent Police Department and Fort Kent Fire yesterday afternoon for a meet and greet

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Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Equipment Grant for K-9 Kimber

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 21, 2023

The Sheriff’s Office is fortunate that K-9 Kimber has been awarded this equipment grant

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Northern Maine Medical Center Decembers Lifesaver of the Month

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 9, 2023

NMMC and the Health Information Services Department want to announce Anne Pinette as this past Decembers Lifesaver of the Month

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Northern Maine Medical Center Celebrates our Amazing Staff of Social Workers

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 9, 2023

This month NMMC Celebrates our amazing staff of social workers

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Northern Maine Medical Center Employee Appreciation Day

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

NMMC celebrates Employee Appreciation Day by thanking every one of our amazing team players

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Northern Maine Medical Center Now Hiring Medical Assistant

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

NMMC has an opportunity for your to have a great job, while allowing you to balance your family life with this part-time position

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Northern Maine Medical Center Bengal Power Hour

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

NMMC has collaborated with UMFK for years, and we were happy to have been invited to yesterday's Power Hour

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Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Two New Certified Corrections Officers

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce you to two newly certified Corrections Officers to our family

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Northern Maine Medical Center Alzheimer's Support Group

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

NMMC stands behind Families, Individuals and Friends of those dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia

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Northern Maine Medical Center Colonoscopy Prep now has options!

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

NMMC is excited to announce that we heard you loud and clear