Coverage dated October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Maine to get $38M in heat assistance early from federal government

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The release of heating assistance funds, which comes as Mainers face near-record heating oil prices, is one of the earliest in recent memory.

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Bangor Daily News
Maine heating oil prices near $6 a gallon (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Oct 8, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
In eastern and Down East Maine, prices range from a low of $5.50 to a high of $6.30.
Bangor Daily News
Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Oct 9, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
That comes as the price for a gallon of heating oil is 79% higher than this time last year.
Portland Press Herald
Maine to get $38M in heat assistance early from federal government (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Oct 9, 2026
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The release of heating assistance funds, which comes as Mainers face near-record heating oil prices, is one of the earliest in recent memory.