AUGUSTA — State officials say heating fuel prices in Maine are “relatively stable” as the winter heating season approaches. The latest weekly price survey by the governor’s energy office finds an average statewide price of $3.53 cents per gallon for Number 2 heating oil and $3.94 per gallon for kerosene. Both prices have dropped a […]
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More Maine homeowners warming up to propane as primary heating source
PORTLAND — As prices become more competitive, Maine homeowners are increasingly turning away from oil as their primary heating source and using propane instead. Ralph Twombly recently decided to replace the oil-burning furnace at his Cape Elizabeth home with one that uses propane. He expects his heating bills to go down only slightly this winter […]
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Livermore Falls picks Winthrop company to provide propane
LIVERMORE FALLS — A Winthrop company won the contract to provide propane for the highway garage’s new furnace. Selectmen voted Monday to go with Winthrop Fuel Co., Inc. at a fixed price of $1.682 per gallon. That price includes the tank and setup, Town Manager Kristal Flagg told the board. Public Works Department foreman Bill […]