Letters

We would like to thank all the folks who swiftly helped us with a fuel spill at Durant's Lobster wharf a few weeks ago. It was caused by a leak in a bait truck delivering bait to our wharf, not by one of our boats.

From Liz Taylor: Thank you, Anchor, for your article in June about the challenges facing the new Emergency Services Building Committee ("Emergency services building project faces rising costs, possible delays," Page 12).

From Rev. Allison Smith: As a parent of three girls, I want to thank the Harpswell community for its support of postsecondary education! As you may know, it is very expensive for kids to go to college. Thankfully community college has become more reasonable!

From the Harpswell Bandstand Committee: There are just so many folks to thank for the great success of the Harpswell Bandstand by the Sea 2026 season preview held May 9 at the Orr's Island Schoolhouse. The excellent food and music and the stimulating crowd created just the right vibe to lead us forward to our summer concert series, opening Thursday, June 25.

By Kathy Hirst: My thanks to Ken and the Anchor for sharing my experiences in Cuba. (See "On humanitarian mission, Great Islander observes effects of Cuban embargo," by Kenneth Z. Chutchian, on Page 17 of the May edition.)

From Liz Taylor: In recent years, Harpswell voters have approved funding for two major projects: $1.2 million for the renovation of the Recycling Center and $6 million for the construction of a new central fire station.

From Pete Nikitas: When Harpswell approved a $6 million central fire station on Mountain Road, it was presented as a forward-thinking investment in public safety. One year later, the questions are piling up faster than the answers.

From Matt Newberg: Countless dog owners have said this to me, usually with an apologetic tone as the animal is making an approach. Maybe it's because they see a residual hint of fear in my eyes. (I've been bitten.) Or maybe it's because almost all dog owners say this. I've said it myself.

From Robin Casey: Harpswell drivers: Please, please, please follow the rules of the road, especially on our narrow main roads! If someone or something is close to your side of the road, whether pedestrian, bicyclist or vehicle, you need to slow down or stop — not swerve into the oncoming lane without clearance to do so.

By Chadwick Jacobs: My family rents in Harpswell. In February, while we were running errands, our dryer caught fire. We returned to a home filled with thick smoke and called 911.