Letters

From Janet Alexander: It strikes me that what the world needs now is joy! There is no better way to release your inner joy than to sing together in community. In fact, a few of your fellow Harpswellians have gotten together to do exactly that, forming the Harpswell Community Chorus!

From Braeden Webber: Hello, my name is Braeden Webber. I'm writing because I'm running for District 99 (Harpswell and Brunswick) state representative.

From Tracy Johnson Colby: I recently had the opportunity to engage a friend who just turned 18 in an extended conversation over a couple of days. When I asked him if he had registered to vote, his answer was no. When I asked if he intended to register, he again answered no and said he wasn't interested in voting.

From Jonathan Eastman Brown: Over the last five years, I've had the privilege to work in the State House with and for union workers. During the last four, I've been able to speak with Rep. Cheryl Golek, learn about her policy positions and legislative poise, and get to know her as a person and a neighbor. We have shared many discussions about issues working people are facing today.

From Carolyn B. Perow: I am writing to acknowledge a wonderful lady. Kathy D'Agostino is her name.

From John M. Mishler: I was rather pleased to know that former state Rep. Jay McCreight shares my positive thoughts concerning current state Rep. Cheryl Golek ("Golek helps people solve problems," Harpswell Anchor, August 2026).

From George Simonson: Four years ago, I began volunteering as a driver for state Rep. Cheryl Golek, taking her door to door around Harpswell and Brunswick as she campaigned for her first term in the Maine Legislature. I drove her again two years ago. And now, as she runs for a third term, I'm doing it again.

From Ellen Glew: Remember those postcards saying the town needed to bring in a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive strategic plan (like the one done in 2008) for Harpswell's fire and rescue services? And that this should be done before approving $6 million for a new emergency services building?

From Liz Taylor: It has been many years since Harpswell last considered enlarging its Select Board. I think it is time for taxpayers to reconsider the expansion of the board from three members to five.

From Natalie Shiras: Thank you for your excellent investigative reporting about the untimely death of my neighbor, Jean Appleby Johnson ("'A loss that shouldn't have happened': Driver charged in Orr's Island fatality had long history of OUIs, drug use — and kept driving for months after crash," August).