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2022: Franklin County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Franklin County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11.7%.

By Maine Lakes News | Apr 19, 2025

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Franklin County: Residents received $91.92 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.4% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $3,016 per capita to residents.

By Maine Lakes News | Apr 13, 2025

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Oxford County saw 21.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Maine Lakes News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 32.4% of income in Oxford County, a 21.6% surge from 10.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Oxford County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.8% in 2022

By Maine Lakes News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Oxford County, providing an average of $3,154 per capita to residents.

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Franklin County: Income Maintenance made up 3.8% of total income in 2022

By Maine Lakes News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.8% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $1,808 per capita to residents.

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Franklin County residents received $14,152 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 10th in Maine

By Maine Lakes News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $14,152 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Maine.

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Oxford County ranks fifth highest in Maine for per capita government transfer income at $15,052 in 2022

By Maine Lakes News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Oxford County received an average of $15,052 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Maine.

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Oxford County ranks fifth in Maine for government transfer dependency at 32.4% in 2022

By Maine Lakes News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 32.4% of income in Oxford County—ranking it fifth most dependent among Maine counties.

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Oxford County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.3% of income in 2022

By Maine Lakes News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.3% of income in Oxford County, providing an average of $1,988 per capita to residents.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Franklin County in 2021

By Maine Lakes News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Franklin County received $13,876 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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

By Maine Lakes News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Oxford County received $686,591 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Oxford County farmers in 2021 reached $1,388,719

By Maine Lakes News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Oxford County received $1,388,719 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

By Maine Lakes News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Franklin County received $499,062 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Town of Jay Payment Reminders

By Maine Lakes News reports | Mar 21, 2023

REMINDER: The 2nd half of taxes and sewer are due on April 3rd

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Oxford County Sheriff's Office Welcome to the team, Jonas

By Maine Lakes News reports | Mar 21, 2023

We would like to introduce to you our new four legged friend, Jonas, and his handler Deputy Nick Vonhusen!

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Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Incident Date: 3/5/2023

By Maine Lakes News reports | Mar 14, 2023

Incident Date: 3/5/2023

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Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office Arrest & Incident Log 2/19 – 3/4

By Maine Lakes News reports | Mar 14, 2023

Arrest & Incident Log 2/19 – 3/4

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Oxford County Sheriff's Office Media / Press Release

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

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Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Scam Alert

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

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Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputy/Investigator

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Patrol Deputy/Investigator