For now, funding is tied up in the appropriations process as Congress sorts out details after reaching an agreement to keep the government funded through March.
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AARP offers workshops on lowering utility bills
The workshops will be held in Portland, Auburn and Bangor.
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Many U.S. families to get a break on winter heating costs, but uncertainties persist
Natural gas prices are projected to decline, but the prospect of war in the Middle East could change things.
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Falmouth receives county funding for heat assistance
The county has committed $50,000 to the town of Falmouth as part of its “Keep Cumberland County Warm” project, which is using $1.35 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist county residents who are struggling to pay for heat this winter. Qualifying Falmouth residents are those “whose earnings are above the limit to […]
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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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Yarmouth fundraiser raises over $1,000 for heating assistance fund
A Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, Boast N Toast, raised $1,200 for Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors’ heating assistance fund. The funds were raised through ticket sales, donations and silent auction purchases. The fundraiser event in December was the first Boast N Toast held since 2019 because of the pandemic. Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors offers heating […]
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Brunswick parish to ‘Warm Thy Neighbor’ this weekend
Parishioners and community members in the Brunswick area can pitch in to help local residents stay warm through the cold winter months with “Warm Thy Neighbor” this weekend. St. Charles Borromeo Church and St. John the Baptist Church are taking up a special collection Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15, to help those in need of […]
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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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$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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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.