The justice system failed

For the past seven years, my wife and I have spent August on Orr's Island. I walk laps around Mitchell Field daily, so if you are an early morning dog walker, we have undoubtedly waved to each other.

Protecting our community from fire and other safety emergencies is an essential municipal responsibility. As a volunteer with the Cundy's Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, I can personally attest to the growing challenges we face. Our department is critically understaffed with volunteer firefighters and there are no new Harpswell recruits enrolled in this year's fire academy. I anticipate that the town will increasingly need to rely on municipal firefighters as the number of volunteers continues to decline.