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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2015
Long-term debt |  |  |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | $ 402 |  |
Debt Agreement to Finance Building Purchase and Improvements |  |  |
Long-term debt |  |  |
Maximum funds available under debt agreement |  |  | $ 5,100
Interest rate (as a percent) |  |  | 4.15%
Total amount of principal and interest payments to be paid through the maturity date of the debt agreement |  |  | $ 31
Final principal and interest payment due under the debt agreement |  |  | 4,400
Deferred financing costs |  |  | $ 73
Amortization of debt issuance costs | $ 4 | $ 4 |

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