Loud huzzas for the wonderful stories on Sunday’s (March 17) Maine Sunday Telegram’s front page. Freediver Sumner and Cook Club’s Crosby are inspiring examples of how personal endurance (Sumner) and community-building efforts (Crosby) can succeed. What a great way to start a day.

I’m not a Pollyanna, burying my head in the sand to escape the realities of this troubled world. However, most of us count on various news outlets, available 24/7, to stay on top of those realities. What we don’t learn are heartening, uplifting, personal and community triumphs about local folks. It’s one of many reasons I subscribe to the PPH.

Thank you for the great delivery.

Sara Archbald
Portland