Heating fuel Valentine’s promotion warms hearts of Midcoast suppliers, residents

Local heating supplier M.W. Sewall is one of 10 companies across the state participating in this year's Fuel Your Love campaign, which will offer residents thousands of gallons of free heating fuel.

Expect tight supply of heating oil, K1 kerosene this winter

From refinery issues to labor woes, industry facing big hurdles.

With winter closing in, Topsham business raises funds to help seniors heat their homes

The cost of heating oil in Maine has increased by 65% over the last year.

South Portland’s Dead River Co. announces leadership change

The propane and heating oil provider said Thursday that its president and CEO, Deanna Sherman, will retire at the end of June.

Ukraine crisis sends fossil fuel prices soaring in Maine

Gasoline prices are approaching a record high, and heating oil already has surpassed the previous record.

For states like Maine with cold winters: More aid but also rising costs

In Maine, people in need of aid will have access to an extra $55 million this year because of the funding boost.

VFW makes speedy delivery to neighbor in need

Gideon donates $350,000 in leftover campaign funds to Maine nonprofits

The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate donated $250,000 to Full Plates Full Potential and $100,000 to Keep ME Warm.

Fuel oil prices flirt with 16-year low in Maine as the heating season approaches

The average, statewide cash price for heating oil earlier this week was $1.89 a gallon, down 31% from January.

Winter energy costs to be higher but Maine oil users may get break

Oil prices remain depressed, and nearly 20 percent of homes in the Northeast rely on oil furnaces for their primary heating source.