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PublishedApril 4, 2025
Maine lawmakers ask RFK Jr. to reconsider dismissal of heating assistance staff
In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services secretary, 92 Maine lawmakers asked for an explanation of how the LIHEAP program will run without its federal staff.
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PublishedApril 1, 2025
Trump administration cuts entire federal heating assistance staff
About 20 people in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program office, which serves thousands of Maine households, were among the roughly 10,000 DHHS staffers laid off.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2024
Maine to get over $37.5 million in low-income home energy assistance funds
More than 45,000 Maine households will receive assistance with energy bills and repairs through the federal program, according to Rep. Chellie Pingree's office.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Maine to receive $38 million in low-income heating aid
Maine's congressional delegation announced the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program award Tuesday.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
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.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Additional LIHEAP funding reaches Maine
Maine has gained an estimated $6.5 million for LIHEAP in addition to earlier funds.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
As heating costs soar, Mainers worry about 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.
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