Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com. Helping caregivers We’re writing to thank Julia Bayly for her June 2 piece in the BDN on caregivers and the importance of self-care, as well as to thank Patty Pendergast for sharing her story. As the leaders of Healthy Living for Maine’s caregiver programs, we are well-acquainted with the challenges caregivers face.