Charlie and Penny Crockett

The Story Of Two Maine Towns That Fought For 200 Years. 

The Story Of Two Maine Towns That Fought For 200 Years. 

As my subscribers know I lived and worked in Camden and Rockport Maine for almost 25 years. I became as much as an outsider could, a Mainer or Maniac. The town of Rockport asked me to make a film for the 200th anniversary and this clip is a portion of it.

For those of you who grew up in this area, there will be many familiar faces.

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The Mega-Prison of El Salvador, Be Careful of What You Wish for

The Mega-Prison of El Salvador, Be Careful of What You Wish for

From Peter Zeihan, the demographic expert on the move around the world.

Today we’re talking about El Salvador’s new ‘mega-prison’ that will be filled with gang leaders, drug traffickers and the worst of the worst. In theory, this sounds great…lock up the bad guys and throw away the key…but the reality is that they may have just opened a can of worms.

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A positive, open-minded Camden Select Board is critical

A positive, open-minded Camden Select Board is critical

At each bi-weekly Select Board meeting, there is a required public comment session on non-agenda items. For the majority of citizens, this is one of the most fundamental aspects of town government. The average citizen receives three minutes to express politely his or her opinion, share ideas, bring up long-standing concerns, or question where we may be heading.

What I have observed repeatedly from the Chairman and those Select Board members seated immediately on either side of him, is not the welcoming, inviting experience one might expect. In fact, the welcome and open attitude is underwhelming at best. These Select Board members’ heads are turned downward, with minimal eye contact unless checking the wall clock for the allotted speaking time to be up. The sense of impatience and dismissal that emanates from these same three Select Board members is both palpable and deeply disturbing. The French Conference Room becomes a sad and unhealthy environment with all of the air and sense of prospect sucked out of it.

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Clean Energy in Chicago: Why Windy Suburbs Matter

Clean Energy in Chicago: Why Windy Suburbs Matter

What do Chicago, Denver, and DFW all have in common? Yes, they are all major metro areas in the US, but more importantly, they’re colocated with green energy sources. As the world adopts more and more clean energy, these regions with localized energy sources will have a huge leg up on places like New York, Berlin, and London.

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Sooner or Later: It’s Oklahoma’s Time to Shine

Sooner or Later: It’s Oklahoma’s Time to Shine

That pan-shaped state above Texas offers much more than just tornados and sports. The Sooner State has done most of the heavy lifting in establishing itself as an agricultural, precision manufacturing, and energy state. All that to say, Oklahoma is not only a leader in the US but globally as well.

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Will AI Steal My Job?

Will AI Steal My Job?

The world of international trade is constantly evolving, and it’s important to keep up with the latest trends and developments. From emerging markets to geopolitical conflicts, there are many factors that can impact global trade, and we’ll be discussing some of them today. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s dive into this exciting and ever-changing topic.

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Vintage High School Basketball Girls Game 2004 : Camden Hills vs. Mt View 1/16/2004  Season 7, Game # 7

Vintage High School Basketball Girls Game 2004 : Camden Hills vs. Mt View 1/16/2004 Season 7, Game # 7

Watch this Vintage High School girls basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Mustangs of Mt. View. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 1/16/2004.The starters for Coach Jay Carlsen’s Windjammers were Samantha Wiley, Claire Neville, MaryAnn Croce, Jody Newcomb, and Becky Friesland. The starters for Mt View were Amy Miles, Lindsay Hunter, Kristy Clement, Tonya Jones, and Jenny Stevens. Important note : Samantha Wiley is now (2023) the Camden Hills Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – Sam Wiley Bragg!

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