Read Article EAST WILTON — Western Maine Community Action, Inc. (WMCA) continues to assist with applications for residents of Franklin County for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or Fuel Assistance) who have not applied and received a benefit since Aug. 24, 2020. Applications will be taken through July 15 for this program year. All applications are still being done over the phone. To apply, call 645-3764 or 1-800-645-9636 and ask to speak to someone in HEAP. HEAP is not an emergency program. It is a supplemental program which is intended to assist in paying part of a households heating costs. Any funds received can be used now or for the 2021-22 heating season until April 30, 2022. HEAP provides benefits to eligible households for wood, electricity, propane, oil, kerosene, wood pellets and coal.