Temperatures in the state of Maine are dipping into the single digits or below (with the windchill), many Maine families are relying on alternate sources to get them through the cold winter days and nights. nicoletaionescu nicoletaionescu loading...

For some, keeping warm is as simple as turning up their thermostat. For many Mainers, however, situations arise where they cannot afford oil or electricity, and instead turn to other options to warm themselves and keep pipes from freezing. But that comes with a risk. Gas stove enabled chromatos loading...

Local fire officials have shared that often families will rely on things like the kitchen stove for extra heat, which is not only very temporary but can be dangerous if not properly vented.

Even something like a space heater shoul

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