Charlie and Penny Crockett

Internet for the rest of us

Internet for the rest of us

For those of us outside of Spectrum’s service area on islands and rural areas of Maine, or off the grid, Starlink satellite service from Elon Musk now appears to be available for order and fulfillment in some cases as soon as a couple of weeks.

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Dear Friends: Hope

Dear Friends: Hope

In this past year I came across one of the loveliest quotes that has ever found me; from Rabindranath Tagore, “Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.”

I have that taped to my computer and I see it every day…it never ceases to get me. My, my, my…how I wish I could craft an image that pure.

Our seemingly everlasting summer has broken and it’s cold and wet out there today. Yes, we’re heading into more darkness, but always, always there’s light.

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Montgomery Dam Produces a Thunder Not a Gurgle

Montgomery Dam Produces a Thunder Not a Gurgle

Montgomery Dam is perhaps Camden’s most venerable senior citizen. According to the Interfluve report, recently completed for the town, its first iteration occurred in 1771, the same year the town of Camden was incorporated. This was 49 years before Maine became a state, five years before the Declaration of Independence and 17 years before the U.S. Constitution was passed. George Washington was only 39 years old.

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Maine Class A Girls Soccer : Camden Hills vs Brewer 10/19/21

Maine Class A Girls Soccer : Camden Hills vs Brewer 10/19/21

Watch the Maine Class A Girls Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Witches of Brewer. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 10/19/21. The play by play announcer in Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Crockett, the analyst is Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer is Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Penny Crockett.

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Maine High School Football : Medomak Valley vs Hampden Academy 10/18/21

Maine High School Football : Medomak Valley vs Hampden Academy 10/18/21

Watch this Maine High School Football Game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Broncos of Hampden Academy. This game was played at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro on 10/18 21. The play by play broadcaster was Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Charlie Crockett, the analyst was Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer was Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Penny Crockett.

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Maine Class A Girls Soccer: Camden Hills Vs. Brunswick 10/14/21

Maine Class A Girls Soccer: Camden Hills Vs. Brunswick 10/14/21

Watch this Maine Class A Girls Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Dragons of Brunswick. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 10/14/21. The play by play announcer is Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Charlie Crockett, the analyst is Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer is Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Penny Crockett.

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Maine Class A Girls Soccer : Homecoming Game Camden Hills vs. Mt. Ararat 10/9/21.

Maine Class A Girls Soccer : Homecoming Game Camden Hills vs. Mt. Ararat 10/9/21.

Watch this Maine Class A Girls Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Eagles of Mt. Ararat. This Homecoming Game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 10/9/21. The play by play announcer is Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Charlie Crockett, and the sports videographer is Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Penny Crockett.

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