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• Read more about Home heating and weatherization resources

Summer is still in full swing, and we've seen record temperatures in recent weeks. However, we know that the cold weather will return soon enough. I've heard from a few people recently about their concerns for keeping their homes warm this winter. Fortunately, there are resources available for those who need assistance.

Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) Home Energy Assistance Program helps qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs. The approval process can take some time, so I encourage you to apply as early as possible.

• Read more about News from Augusta: Free day use at state parks

You may have heard in the news recently about the upcoming "Residents' Day" at Maine State Parks. Gov. Janet Mills has waived day use fees for Maine residents at our parks and historic sites on Sunday, June 19. This a great opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors and maybe explore a park you've never been to before.

• Read more about Rep. Zeigler: Don't miss out on $850 direct relief checks

The Legislature has completed its work for the 2020-2022 term, and, while there is much to report, there is one item I want to be sure Waldo County residents know about.

Recognizing that Mainers are struggling with rising prices and the lingering strain from the pandemic, my colleagues and I passed legislation to send revenue dollars directly to you. This will come in the form of $850 checks, which will be mailed to over 850,000 tax filers starting in June.

• Read more about Waldo County lawmakers release joint statement on Penobscot McCrum fire

AUGUSTA - In response to the fire that devastated the Penobscot McCrum processing plant in Belfast early in the morning on Thursday, lawmakers representing Waldo County communities in the Maine Legislature, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, Rep. Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport, Rep. Jan Dodge, D-Belfast, Rep. Sherman Hutchins, R-Penobscot, Rep. MaryAnne Kinney, R-Knox, and Rep. Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, have released the following joint statement:

• Read more about Are you missing money?

Is there a chance you've forgotten about an old bank account? Maybe you moved and never got your utility deposit back? If so, you may be on the states unclaimed property list.

• Read more about Committee approves Zeigler bill to address "forever chemicals" entering Penobscot River

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously on Monday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, that would address per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollution at Juniper Ridge, a landfill owned by the State of Maine.

• Read more about Zeigler introduces bill to address "forever chemicals" entering Penobscot River

AUGUSTA - Rep. Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, introduced a bill before the Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee that would address per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollution at Juniper Ridge, a landfill owned by the State of Maine.

• Read more about Bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers urge Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to terminate NECEC

AUGUSTA - A bipartisan group of 50 Maine lawmakers today sent Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker a letter urging him to respect the vote of Maine people and do everything in his power to terminate the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project and seek an alternative project from other bids that were received. On November 2, an overwhelming majority of Maine voters approved a referendum that bans construction of a transmission line such as the NECEC in the Upper Kennebec Region in Maine.

• Read more about Broadband and Maine

I recently finished reading an interesting book that was sent to me and fellow members of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology (EUT) Committee by a concerned Maine resident. She sent this book to us at her own cost to share with us how other communities have implemented high speed internet and how that implementation has grown their economies and bettered their communities.

• Read more about Local legislators earn highest score for supporting state employees

AUGUSTA - Reps. Jan Dodge, D-Belfast, Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport and Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, each received a 100% rating on votes to support state workers, according to a recent scorecard released by the Maine State Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union (MSEA-SEIU).