heating assistance

Published
September 19, 2024

A different kind of ‘bank’ merger aims to keep Mainers warm

Maine's wood banks are considering consolidating and forming a nonprofit to reduce costs and improve the firewood network across the state.
Published
January 24, 2024

MMCA’s energy assistance program supports low-income households
Published
January 23, 2024

Home energy aid reaches new high as Congress considers more funding

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.
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.

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