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Winter energy costs to be higher but Maine oil users may get break

by Associated Press October 18, 2020October 18, 2020

Oil prices remain depressed, and nearly 20 percent of homes in the Northeast rely on oil furnaces for their primary heating source.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine’s members of Congress oppose Trump plan to divert home heating aid to virus response

by Eric Russell February 27, 2020February 28, 2020

President Trump, as part of a $2.5 billion plan to combat the coronavirus threat, proposes diverting $37 million from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves thousands of Mainers.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: ‘To get the carbon out,’ Maine should look to energy from wood fiber

by Dana Doran and William Bell Special to the Telegram February 16, 2020February 15, 2020

Pellet boilers are a home-grown alternative to expensive electric-powered heat pumps.

The Forecaster

Cumberland ‘Woodbankquet’ to be held Jan. 18

January 7, 2020

CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Wood Bank will hold its eighth annual Woodbankquet from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Donations will be accepted during the free, family-friendly event at the Congregational Church, 282 Main St., which will include hot food and entertainment. The celebration will recognize the donors, volunteers and community members who help keep the […]