Heating assistance
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Falmouth receives county funding for heat assistance
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2023
Cumberland County offers residents $1.35 million in heating assistance
County commissioners are using American Rescue Plan Act funds to help low- to middle-income residents who are struggling to pay their heating bills this winter.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Yarmouth fundraiser raises over $1,000 for heating assistance fund
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2023
Brunswick parish to ‘Warm Thy Neighbor’ this weekend
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
As cold sets in and bills rise, heating assistance efforts gaining steam
A proposed wood bank from a Brunswick resident is one of several efforts from individuals, towns and legislators to help people cover high energy costs this winter.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
$450 relief checks could begin arriving in late January
If passed by the full Legislature as expected on Jan. 4, the first checks would be mailed to qualified taxpayers in late January.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2022
Volunteers driving force behind Cumberland Wood Bank
A pool of 40 woodchoppers, stackers and haulers helps provide firewood to local families who need help with heat.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Jim Fossel: Mills failed to prepare for Maine heating crisis
Her administration had plenty of time to plan for and avert the challenges we’re facing. Instead, it allowed them to burgeon.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
Lawmakers agree to public hearing on $450 emergency checks, boosting heating aid
Legislative leaders formed a committee to receive public testimony on a $473 million emergency heating and energy plan, whose centerpiece would be immediate payments to most Mainers.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
Maine Public Advocate: A tough winter calls for more assistance with utility bills
Maine needs to increase annual electricity relief from about $17 million to $60 million.