Heating assistance available for Freeport and Pownal residents

Residents of Freeport and Pownal can now apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the Freeport Community Center.

LIHEAP provides a once-a-year benefit to cover a portion of the cost of purchasing heating energy, which includes fuel oil, kerosene, electricity, wood and coal. This program gives priority to elderly persons or those who have children under the age of two.

First time applicants can contact Julie Fraser at 865-3985 ext. 215 for more information, or to set up an appointment. Residents that have already received benefits will have an application mailed to them.

Durham Fire and Rescue holding ?gun raffle

Durham Fire and Rescue, in conjunction with Cabela’s, is selling tickets for its annual gun raffle. Only 3,000 tickets will be sold at $20 each and the odds of winning are 1 in 100.

One winning name will be drawn daily starting on Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. The winner will have choice of gun or a Cabela’s gift certificate. Tickets can be purchased from Durham Fire & Rescue at the station. Call 353-2473 for more information. Tickets are also available at the Durham Get & Go.

For more information on the raffle, call Scott St. Michel at 837-3540 or Keith Russell at 837-8748 or visit www.fundraisers.com.