BANGOR, Maine – Horror author Stephen King is stepping up to help struggling Maine residents buy heating oil.Now that's a prince. Rather than just throwing money into the wind, he is specific and holds people accountable for giving as well. Bravo!
The state is facing deep cuts to a federal heating oil assistance program.
The Maine native announced Tuesday that his foundation will work with the three radio stations he owns in the Bangor area to raise $140,000 to buy heating oil for low-income residents.
He's asking listeners to donate $70,000, and the foundation will double it.
If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed. -- Benjamin Franklin
Thursday, November 10, 2011
When Is A King Really A Prince?
When it's Stephen King, of course. King has always had a "do your part" perspective when it comes to giving to charity or helping others. He has pledged $70,000 of his own money if people are able to contribute a matching amount. The money will go to people who are struggling to heat their homes in the Maine winter.
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