Maine Housing introduced a portal that would make it easier for Mainers to apply for heating assistance. As of Tuesday, the number of people applying for assistance is up more than 17 percent compared to last year. Maine Housing: ‘We did get a little reprieve that prices came down a little bit, but they’re still, you know, almost a dollar more than last year at this time’ If you already have an appointment scheduled, do not go online to use the portal because it will create a duplicate request and back up the system. Call your local community action agency, and you will be moved up the list. If you’re in an emergency situation, don’t go online, and if you’re going to apply, . . .
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