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It is no secret that the cost of living is significantly higher than it was a year ago. Things are tough out there for a lot of people. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay their home energy bill, please contact the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) in Lewistown at 406-535-7488 or 1-800-766-3018. Help is available in various forms such as emergency bill assistance through Energy Share of Montana or LIHEAP (formerly called LIEAP). The HRDC handles applications for both programs.

Energy Share is for people who are facing a no-heat situation and have no resources to pay the...