I have known Dave Smith for nearly forty years. We first met at Unity College here in Maine, which led to adventures from Maine to California, and working together in various settings.

We both chose to settle here on Mount Desert Island to pursue our careers and to raise families. I know many people in our community have also formed personal relationships with Dave as a member of the community.

Dave has always been an extremely hard worker and a kind and giving person, but now he needs support from his friends in the community.

I recently learned of the situation Dave has been in and now understand it has been evolving for six years. I have known Dave as one who grinds on in the face of challenges, and I was not surprised that he had been keeping this hidden from friends.

In checking in with Dave about his situation, it became clear it has been highly stressful and expensive. To help cover his personal hardship, help is needed.

This personal hardship is made him retire earlier than he had wanted and he would have loved to continue contributing in a place that needs the expertise that he has to offer.

It appears that he will have to deal with this hardship until some form of resolution is reached in July 2027....

If you landed here, you understand what he has been dealing with for years. So, thank You for helping Dave through his personal hardship....!!!

Douglas McMullin