Dear Editor:

We've been delighted by the support by 21 local businesses who want to help keep our community health center open. In particular, we'd like to thank Ed Brown's Wharfside Gallery. Ed and Susan have donated the full proceeds from the sale of several of his beautiful photographs, offered free pictures to large donors, and paid for advertising in the Register!

Thanks to these other local businesses for their generous support: Bath Savings, Boothbay Harbor Mart & Country Store, Cabbage Island Clambakes, Calypso, Chowder House, Downeast Candies, First Federal Savings, Gimbel's, Gleason Fine Art, Gold/Smith Gallery, Grover's, Harbor Realty, Harold W. Bishop Agency, Corey Pottle's F/V Inevitable, Jordan Construction, Nathan's Pharmacy, Orne's Candy Store, Shirts by the Bay, Tindal & Callahan, and Two Salty Dogs. These 21 businesses have donated $15,000, bringing our current total raised to $62,000 towards our goal of $110,000.

That leaves another 200-plus businesses in our region who still have the opportunity to invest in ensuring that local, convenient, affordable high-quality primary care is available on the peninsula six days week. The convenience of (same-day-when-needed) primary care right here on our peninsula is good for your business and for your staff and customers. If the summer season has been good for you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Write a check to BRHC, 185 Townsend Ave., Suite R, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, call 633-1075 during office hours with a credit card donation, or donate online at boothbayhealthcare.org. Thank you!

Patty Seybold

Boothbay