Hancock County saw 12.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 23.2% of income in Hancock County. How does this compare to historical figures?
Local Government
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FOIA request sent to Maine Maritime Academy regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025
FOIA Request to Maine Maritime Academy regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
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FOIA request sent to University of Maine at Machias regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025
FOIA Request to University of Maine at Machias regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
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Hancock County: 23.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking fourth in Maine
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.2% of income in Hancock County—ranking it fourth least dependent
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FOIA request sent to Maine Maritime Academy regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025
FOIA Request to Maine Maritime Academy regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
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FOIA request sent to University of Maine at Machias regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025
FOIA Request to University of Maine at Machias regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.
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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Down East Times publication area in 2024
All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Down East Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Washington County: Residents received $164.89 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.6% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $5,245 per capita to residents.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in Down East Times publication area during 2024?
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Down East Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Down East Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Down East Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
