Maine’s Next Governor Will Walk a Tightrope Between Energy Affordability and Climate Action — SkimNews
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- Maine voters will choose a new governor in November, with the source noting that climate and energy issues are having big effects on residents' lives even if not top of mind for every voter.
- The average cost of heating oil in Maine recently soared to a record high of more than $6 per gallon, signaling an expensive winter for households that rely on the fuel.
Why it matters: Maine households face a record $6+ heating oil price heading into winter, and the source frames energy costs as having big everyday effects on residents even as the November governor's race unfolds.
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