Septicrogue t1_j33bw60 wrote on January 5, 2023 at 7:41 PM

Reply to comment by MathematicianGlum880 in $450 checks to help Mainers with heating costs expected to be sent starting in mid-January by wheresmycaketester

Last year was ~3 2021 was around there as well I believe . Wasn't in Maine prior to 2021 so I couldn't give you an honest answer on that.

MathematicianGlum880 t1_j33cc25 wrote on January 5, 2023 at 7:44 PM

DAMN! I’ll bet it was much lower. I hope things get better for us all.

Septicrogue t1_j33ckl9 wrote on January 5, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Same! I haven't filled up on a oil yet this season. Started with 3.4 of a tank and have kept it 60 during the day and 58 when we go to bed. Just not getting to half a tank so hoping to hold out till at least February.

MathematicianGlum880 t1_j358wnm wrote on January 6, 2023 at 3:02 AM

It just makes me angry that people have to live like this. When I was in my 30’s my husband kept the thermostat at 62°. I was cold. I can’t live like that anymore.,,I need to be warm. Family is here and I don’t think I can live far from my boys and grandchildren these days … so here I am.