Business Answers online exists to make it easier to start and conduct business in the State of Maine. You can also call 1-800-872-3838. This is your one stop for getting assistance with a variety of business services.

With the NextGen® plan's menu of investment options, you have the flexibility to choose an investing strategy that makes sense for your individual situation. Whether you are investing for the future education of a newborn child or saving for your own graduate school needs, the NextGen plan offers a number of investment alternatives for you - from more conservative to aggressive.

METRO provides fixed route bus service to Portland, Westbrook, South Portland (Maine Mall area) and Falmouth Crossing (Banknorth) areas.

Worried About Foreclosure? If you feel like you may be in danger of facing foreclosure, the time to call 888-995-HOPE is now - Homeowner's HOPE™, a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, can work with you to find a solution. The sooner you call, the sooner you can regain your peace of mind. Remember, you're not alone. Millions of people across the United States have trouble with their mortgage every year. Since 2002, our counselors have provided advice and education to more than 205,000 homeowners.

We Can Help Through our 888-995-HOPE hotline, the Homeownership Preservation Foundation has a single mission: to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. We are an independent nonprofit that provides HUD-approved counselors dedicated to helping homeowners.

The help we offer is free.

This organization has been providing assistance to Maine people who are struggling with the following issues:Mental illness, and Substance abuse issues. This link will connect you to 211 their resource guide to a variety of social service program information. This database includes statewide assistance program information for a wide range of services available to assist Mainers.

For Cumberland County, contact the Peoples Regional Opportunity Program (PROP) by calling 874-1140. In York County contact York County Community Action Corp. by calling 324-5762. Be prepared to bring the following information when scheduled for an appointment:

1.Names and Social Security numbers of all people living in the household.

2.Proof of gross household income for the last 3 or 12 months (wages, Soc. Security, Unemployment, pension and disability payments).

3.Proof of current address (rent receipt, lease, deed, or property tax bill).

4.Recent copies of energy and utility bills.

For those who do not qualify for LIHEAP funds, you may be able to receive assistance through MaineHousing, your town government, and local charities if it is an emergency situation.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to large number of applicants, it is better to apply sooner rather than later!