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 […]
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Homeless shelter preparing to open in Farmington
FARMINGTON — For almost a year, a local man slept in his car before he found shelter at Living Waters Assembly of God Church. With some help re-establishing his life, he and his daughter are ready to leave for their own place. Providing a space for homeless families to stay while they rebuild their lives […]
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Rangeley elder independence project meeting set for Aug. 14
RANGELEY — A planning meeting for the Rangeley Elder Independence project is set for Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Church of the Good Shepherd. Hosted by Western Maine Community Action and the Franklin County Elder Independence Advisory Board, the session takes place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. It is a follow-up to an informational session held […]
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Western Maine Community Action receives grant
WILTON — Western Maine Community Action was recently awarded a $521,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help residents navigate options and enroll in health care coverage. The coverage options are available through the federally facilitated marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1 for coverage starting […]