Maine receives nearly $5 million in additional LIHEAP funding

In total, Maine has received nearly $54 million this winter season through LIHEAP to help eligible households facing significant increases in their utility bills this winter.

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.

It’s not the worth of warmth people are worried about. It’s the price of warmth.

Oil costs are at record highs, electricity rates are increasing and temperatures are dropping. The result could be a crisis for Maine residents this winter.

Deadline for fuel assistance applications is July 15

Donald Trump wants to cut heating oil assistance to the poor

Trump once again wants to cut energy assistance to the poor

Trump budget would kill funds for many programs in Maine

Maine's senators push Trump to cough up cash for heating assistance

Advocates urge Congress to preserve heating assistance program

Calling all elderly: LIHEAP wants you