Penobscot County saw 17.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.7% of income in Penobscot County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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FOIA request sent to University of Maine regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025
FOIA Request to University of Maine regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
Penobscot County: 26.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking eighth in Maine
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.7% of income in Penobscot County—ranking it eighth least dependent among Maine counties.
FOIA request sent to University of Maine regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025
FOIA Request to University of Maine regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
H-1B approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Maine Highlands News publication area in 2024
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Maine Highlands News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S.…
Piscataquis County: Residents received $92.02 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.6% of income in Piscataquis County, providing an average of $5,284 per capita to residents.
How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry were approved in Maine Highlands News publication area during 2024?
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across Maine Highlands News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided…
How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in Maine Highlands News publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across Maine Highlands News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and…
Penobscot County: Social Security dependency reached 8.4% in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.4% of income in Penobscot County, providing an average of $4,345 per capita to residents.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.
Penobscot County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.8% of income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in Penobscot County, providing an average of $3,001 per capita to residents.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30.
2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Piscataquis County?
Since 1970, Piscataquis County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 3%.
Piscataquis County: Medicare made up 8.2% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.2% of income in Piscataquis County, providing an average of $4,078 per capita to residents.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 26.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 23?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 23.
2022: Penobscot County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Penobscot County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.4%.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 22.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 20?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 20.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19.
Which former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18?
These former Maine Highlands News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18.
Piscataquis County: Residents received $55.8 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.4% of income in Piscataquis County, providing an average of $3,204 per capita to residents.