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Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks for January 25, 2008
Home Heating Oil Crisis
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This week on Maine Watch, we focus on the home heating oil crisis in Maine. With oil prices over $3.00/gallon, tens of thousands of Maine families can't afford to heat their homes. Local
community agencies say they've never seen so many people ask for help, and they've never seen those people be so desperate. Federal fuel assistance often pays for only half a tank of oil, and many of the "working poor" don't even qualify. We'll meet some of those struggling to pay their bills and look at some of the state and local efforts to help. Also, we'll examine what this could mean for Maine's economy. Our guest will be Dale McCormick, head of the Maine Housing Authority.
Related Stories and Information:
"Keep ME Warm" fund:
www.mainecommunityaction.org
A list of local CAP agencies (who distribute LIHEAP funds):
www.mainehousing.org
The most recent average price for home heating oil:
www.maineenergyinfo.com/oil/index.html
Other resources:
Community Energy Fund of Lincoln County
P.O. Box 40
Bristol, ME 04539
THAW Fund
WHCA
P.O. Box 299
Ellsworth, ME 04065
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