FARMINGTON — Leaders of the Old South Congregational Church in Farmington expect to save about $8,000 a year with the conversion from conventional oil burners to high-efficiency wood pellet boilers to heat the 13,000-square foot church. “We decided to switch to wood pellet heating to better support the local economy, to be more environmentally friendly […]
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Fundraiser on tap for heating assistance in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls
JAY — The Good Neighbor Tri-Town Fuel Assistance program provided $28,083.49 in emergency heating assistance in 2013 to 150 families or 483 individuals. It provided 7,650 gallons of fuel, organization member Paul Gilbert said. The committee that oversees the Tri-Town Ministerial Association Good Neighbor Fuel Fund is hosting a Belgian waffle breakfast to raise money for […]
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Santa comes to Farmington to help gather gifts for Operation Santa Claus
FARMINGTON — Santa Claus is on his way to Farmington to help gather Christmas gifts from the community for Operation Santa Claus. Santa and members of Farmington Fire and Rescue will be on the streets around downtown Farmington starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, collecting gifts for the Western Maine Community Action program. The […]
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Gift needs for Operation Santa Claus
FARMINGTON — Some suggestions for gift items still needed by Operation Santa Claus include: Ski Pants: Boys sizes 5-8 Girls 7-10 Mens M, Womens M Boots: Boys: sizes 6T, 8.5, 12 Girls: 10T, 12T, 7.5 Toys: * Anything for under age 3 * Legos, RC cars/trucks * Learning toys — boys and girls, all ages. […]
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River Valley residents get info on Obamacare
MEXICO — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition held its monthly networking meeting Wednesday afternoon at the new Med-Care building, where residents heard a presentation on the Affordable Care Act. Jake Grindle, the health marketplace navigator and program specialist for Western Maine Community Action, fielded questions about the act and how it will affect people […]
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Polar bear plunge and Pumpkin Fun in Wilton
WILTON — A pumpkin parade precedes a polar bear plunge Saturday during a day packed with activities downtown. The polar bear plunge started as a fundraiser for Western Maine Community Action and has grown with the addition of Pumpkin Fun, offered with support by the Wilton Downtown Committee. So far, donors have promised more than […]
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Fuel assistance applications now taken
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Community Action and the ECU HEAT program are gearing up to help Franklin County households with their heating needs this winter. Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, will be taken at Western Maine Community Action in East Wilton. “We will be doing applications over the phone […]
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Polar plunge in Wilson Lake planned as WMCA fundraiser
WILTON — Selectmen on Tuesday approved the use of Bass Park for a polar plunge into Wilson Lake on Oct. 26. Danielle Flannery, representing Western Maine Community Action’s Housing and Community Services, requested closure of the boat ramp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the fundraiser that day. The board decided Bass Park offered […]
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WMCA annual golf tournament moves to Wilton
WILTON — When a furnace goes out on a weekend, some people need help to get it restarted, and for the past four years Western Maine Community Action Housing and Energy has done so through its emergency fund. On Sunday, Sept. 8, the agency will hold its fourth annual golf tournament to benefit the fund. […]
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Fuel assistance applications now taken
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Community Action and the ECU HEAT program are gearing up to help Franklin County households with their heating needs this winter. Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, will be taken at Western Maine Community Action in East Wilton beginning Thursday. “We will be doing applications over […]