heating assistance

Published
November 10, 2023

AARP offers workshops on lowering utility bills

The workshops will be held in Portland, Auburn and Bangor.
Published
October 24, 2023

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.
Published
February 21, 2023

Falmouth receives county funding for heat assistance
Published
January 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.
Published
January 17, 2023

Yarmouth fundraiser raises over $1,000 for heating assistance fund

Published
January 12, 2023

Brunswick parish to ‘Warm Thy Neighbor’ this weekend
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
December 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.