With winter in mind, United Methodist Economic Ministry in Salem Township wants to help low-income residents get heat assistance.
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LIHEAP cut proposed in Trump’s budget would hurt 45,000 Mainers
While President Trump has proposed eliminating the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, local officials are split on whether Congress will follow through.
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.
AARP offers workshops on lowering utility bills
The workshops will be held in Portland, Auburn and Bangor.
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.
WMCA prepared for incoming heat fund shortages
With the price of heating oil higher than normal, Program Director for Community Services Judy Frost at WMCA says they are prepared to help their clients get through the winter in spite of setbacks and high demand.
$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.
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.
Greenwood establishes heating assistance fund
The Town of Greenwood established a heating assistance fund for seniors in town.