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Washington County food pantries increased need as benefits wane

Extra SNAP benefits were funded by Congress in response to the pandemic in 2020, but a recent federal law brought emergency benefits to an abrupt end in March. ....

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Demand rises at Maine food pantries after SNAP benefits cut

Food pantries in Washington County, Maine reported they have been swamped. Most reported their numbers doubled in one month. ....

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DCP partners with Versant Power to provide bill credits

ELLSWORTH — Downeast Community Partners has partnered with Versant Power for Power Match, a charitable matching program that will provide electricity bill credits to customers in need. Versant Power has ....

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DCP partners with Versant Power to provide electric bill credits

ELLSWORTH — Downeast Community Partners (DCP) has partnered with Versant Power for Power Match, a charitable matching program that will provide electricity bill credits to customers in need. Versant Power ....

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Hinckley Faces 'The Great Resignation' Head On

Maine's Marine Industry Leader Offers 'Once in a Lifetime' Opportunities. ....

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