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WATERVILLE -- First, it was a shortage in wood-pellet burning stoves. Now the pellets themselves are in short...
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Leon Richard of Farmington, ME
Oct 21, 2008 9:36 PM
New system I had put in can do wood or coal. Got plenty of both, and considering a stand by generator for the heating system for power outages. Not sure that would be worth it, but one ice storm and it could be...

Pellets are a good option for people as well. I just didn't want to be tied to one source of fuel that might not be available.report abuse
Cranky of Waterville, ME
Oct 20, 2008 2:22 PM
HA, SOME ARE CHARGING $325.00 A TON ALREADY. WATCH THE PRICE GO HIGHER. ALSO BEEN HEARING ABOUT SOME ARE HAVING PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE WOOD PELLETS ABSORB MOISTURE AND ALOT OF THE BASEMENT ARE NOT DRY.

I BURN OIL, BUT THE HOUSE IS BUTTONED UP, AND THE THERMOSTAT IS NOT SET FOR SUMMER LIKE CONDITIONS. PEOPLE ARE GETTING SOFT. 75% OF TODAYS PEOPLE COULD NOT MAKE IT IF THEY WERE TRANSPORTED BACK IN TIME 50 YEARS AGO.

SO MUCH FOR TODAY'S CLASS OF CITIZENS I SAY. IF NOT PAMPERED, THEN ALL THEY DO IS CRY INSTEAD OF BEING RESOURCEFUL.report abuse
countrygirl of North Anson, ME
Oct 20, 2008 10:46 AM
Pipe insulations around the water pipes!!!report abuse
Pete of Solon, ME
Oct 20, 2008 10:13 AM
Marden's sold two out of four railcar shipments to employees at a discount. Bet they will be resold at a very nice profit!report abuse

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