Letters

From Gina Snyder: Harpswell's annual roadside cleanup in commemoration of Earth Day will take place the week of April 19-25. Earth Day, April 22, is right in the middle of the week.

By Jerry Klepner and Connie Sage Conner: Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Harpswell has raised more than $100,000 to help the people of Ukraine. Urgently needed items such as used vehicles and hospital maternity equipment were delivered to our friends in Chuhuiv in 2023 and 2024.

From Celeste Danforth: If you are fortunate enough to have a precious prekindergarten child or grandchild in Maggie York's new Harpswell pre-K class, you know how amazing Mrs. York is. For those who don't, all I can say is that it is great for Harpswell to have one of our own, a Harpswell resident, lead this class of young learners.

From Liza Adams Thompson: In light of recent revelations in the Epstein files about the relationship between George Mitchell and the notorious pedophile and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Harpswell community may want to consider renaming Mitchell Field.

From Warner W. Price: Although I am a member of the Mitchell Field Committee, I am writing strictly as a private citizen in regard to renaming Mitchell Field.

From Liz Taylor: I love reading, books and libraries. However, I think it's time for Harpswell to stop appropriating money so anyone in Harpswell can get a free library card at Curtis Memorial Library, as it's not a good use of tax dollars.

From Phil Taylor: Vote yes on Article 4 to have the town enter into a management agreement with the state to steward the Clark Cove property, which is currently controlled by the state.

Vote yes to protect Clark Cove. The parcel being discussed is state-owned land on Allen Point Road that is open for public use now! Why is it assumed use will drastically increase, followed by abuse and damage to surrounding properties, if the town manages the property?

From Jamie Hark: My name is Jamie Hark and I am writing in support of the town's initiative to maintain and provide access to the state's Clark Cove property.

From Geoff Feiss: The Clark Cove property off Allen Point Road has been owned by the state for more than 50 years for the express purpose of providing recreational opportunities to Mainers. Now, the state and the town are proposing to enter into a management agreement to ensure this 18-acre parcel of shorefront land is better used for the benefit of residents and visitors.