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flag A federal shutdown is delaying heating aid in Maine, forcing families like Gerard Berry’s to improvise warmth.

flag A federal government shutdown is disrupting the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Maine, leaving cancer patient Gerard Berry and his family in Baileyville struggling to stay warm. flag With heating assistance delayed, Berry’s household uses plastic sheeting and blankets to insulate their home. flag MaineHousing is using $2.2 million from weatherization funds to make initial payments for about 4,000 early applicants, preventing immediate heating emergencies. flag The shutdown has heightened concerns across New England, where over half of homes rely on oil for heat.

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