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2022: Androscoggin County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Androscoggin County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11.6%.

By Lewiston Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Androscoggin County: Residents received $396.38 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.1% of income in Androscoggin County, providing an average of $3,507 per capita to residents.

By Lewiston Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Androscoggin County saw 17.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Lewiston Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.7% of income in Androscoggin County, a 17% surge from 10.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Androscoggin County ranks 13th highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $13,577 in 2022

By Lewiston Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Androscoggin County received an average of $13,577 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in Maine.

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Androscoggin County ranks seventh in Maine for government transfer dependency at 27.7% in 2022

By Lewiston Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.7% of income in Androscoggin County—ranking it seventh most dependent among Maine counties.

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

By Lewiston Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Androscoggin County, providing an average of $2,045 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Androscoggin County in 2023

By Lewiston Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Androscoggin County, Maine.

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

By Lewiston Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Androscoggin County received $175,889 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 Androscoggin County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Lewiston Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Androscoggin County received $278,676 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Lewiston Public Library to Have New Operating Hours

By Lewiston Times Report | May 28, 2023

The Lewiston Public Library (LPL) will have new general operating hours that will commence on Thursday, June 29, and its former "Summer Saturday Hours" will no longer be offered.

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