PHILLIPS — Do this winter's heating and electricity costs have you concerned? On Wednesday, Oct. 29 representatives from several local and county agencies will present information on energy savings ideas, heating safety tips, and financial resources for qualifying households at a Winter Ready Workshop at the Phillips Middle School Library, 6 to 8 p.m. As part of the forum, area emergency responders, municipal officials, and other interested individuals are invited to a discussion on next steps for community preparedness.

The energy forum is hosted by the Opportunity Center of North Franklin County, Inc. and the Franklin County Energy Resource Team. The Energy Resource Team is a group of community members and area agencies including the Western Mountains Alliance, Western Maine Community Action Program, and United Way which are working to prepare residents for the upcoming heating season by providing information on low and no cost solutions to energy efficiency and information on financial resources available for low income families.

Refreshments will be provided at the event. For more information, contact the Western Mountains Alliance at 778-3885 or tswain@westernmountainsalliance.org.