Damage to the Rocklnd Breakwater Lighthouse During January 2024 Storms
The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse suffered substantial damage during the January 2024 storms.
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Turkey, After America || Peter Zeihan
Today’s country shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Sure, Turkey has been relatively silent over the past 70 years, but as American guardianship of the global seas declines, Turkey will reemerge as a dominant power.
Much of Turkey’s significance stems from its very, very fortunate geography; it controls the Turkish Straits and several other key waterways. This means that if anyone wants to move anything in this region, guess who they have to work with – Bingo – Turkey.
How Extensive is the Corruption in the Chinese Military? || Peter Zeihan
I had a handful of y'all point out that not everyone in the recent Chinese purges was targeted for political reasons; instead, many of these folks are facing corruption charges. The level of corruption within the Chinese military is unknown, but I bet it's more...
Rockport storms January 2024 || Peter Ralston
On Wednesday we had a serious SE blow that gusted to near 70 here. That wind, combined with high tide shortly before 10AM created a lot of damage along the coast, hitting some of the lower lying harbors hard indeed. More than a few buildings floated away and were beaten to death on the shorelines. Rockport is a relatively elevated harbor but SE is the one wind direction that really can do a number on us here. We were relatively lucky.
Maine Class A Girls Basketball Camden Hills vs Messalonskee 1/15/24
Watch this Live Stream of the Class A Maine Girls High School basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Eagles of Messalonskee. Game time was 12:30 PM, following the JV game. The commentators are Charlie Crockett and Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills Girls Basketball vs. messalonskee 1/15/24
Game time scheduled for 12:30 PM.
Chairman Xi Jinping Guts the Chinese Military || Peter Zeihan
Xi Jinping is doing his best Darth Vader impression and has the Chinese military in a force choke. After purging the system of anyone who can think, all that remains is the shell of a Defense Minister (now a press secretary for military diplomacy) and the “real” decision makers – the Central Military Commission – chaired by none other than Xi himself.
Camden Library January 11-25, 2024
As always, lots of great things to do at the Camden Public Library.
Maine Class A Boys Basketball Camden Hills vs. Lawrence 1/12/24
Replay of Live Stream.
Germany Becomes (Terrifyingly) Normal || Peter Zeihan
In a departure from its post-WWII stance, Germany plans to establish a permanent military deployment in Lithuania. Looks like it might be time to bust out the caution tape…
Germany’s willingness to participate in security matters signifies a shift in military capabilities and ideology. With mounting concerns over Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Germany’s renewed military posture could spell trouble for Putin’s master plan.
Maine Class A Girls Basketball Camden Hills vs Gardiner 1/9/24
Watch this of the Replay of Live Stream of the Class A Maine Girls High School basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Tigers of Gardiner. The Replay includes added coaches’ interviews. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on January 9, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett and Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Girls Camden Hills vs. Gardiner 1/9/24 5:30 PM
Game time scheduled for 5:30 PM.
Maine’s first giant battery project set for construction in Gorham
Construction is set to begin this spring in Gorham on one of New England’s largest battery storage projects, a preview of similar ventures that are seen as a missing link for optimizing the region’s growing fleet of solar and wind power plants.
Big batteries are considered essential to realizing Maine’s climate goals. That’s because the transition from fossil fuels to renewable power leans heavily on solar and wind — notably from proposed floating offshore wind farms — to help energize an electrified economy.Â
The problem is, solar and wind are intermittent sources of power. When the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow, other sources are needed to make up shortfalls, and balance supply and demand.
The Ukraine War & the Battle of Avdiivka || Peter Zeihan
Arguably the most brutal battle of the Ukraine War is now in its fourth month: the battle of Avdiivka. Let’s take a deep look at its strategic importance for both sides.
Avdiivka is located in southeastern Ukraine and offers access to vital Ukrainian logistical hubs – so both sides are intent on having control. The Russians have sent waves of troops, tanks and everything else they have into the meatgrinder of Avdiivka, suffering some 40,0000 battle casualties – a ratio of around 5 to 1 compared to the Ukrainian defenders. Â
As bad as that sounds (and it is, indeed, very bad), in terms of equipment, the Russians are suffering loss ratios twice that. And yet, for the Russians, this isn’t even remotely perceived as a defeat.
Images from Maine #174 || Peter Ralston
As you are reading this I am either out shoveling, roof-raking and snow-blowing OR (with all that on hold) cruising around in the truck hoping that an image or two might find me. Yep, it snowed all last night and I just plain LOVE days like this…for me they are the winter equivalent of getting out on Raven!
Israel, After America
Israel’s major domestic problem stems from the social support network offered to a chunk of their population; instead of working or serving in the military, they study the Torah and pop out kids. And as this group grows in size, it will drag the economy further down and limit the power that a future Israel ‘could’ have obtained. (The rising political power of this less-than-engaged portion of the Israeli population is a big piece of how Israel was so surprised by the Hamas assault in October 2023.)
Israel’s international problems are no cakewalk either. As the US pulls out, Israel must beef up their security or find another guarantor. The most viable candidates are Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The Turks could be a bit of a wild card, but the Saudis are already tightening relations. These new partnerships are a top priority as tensions rise between Iran and Israel.
Replay Maine High School Girls Basketball Camden Hills vs Skowhewgan 1/3/24
Watch this Replay of the Live Stream of the Class A Maine Girls High School basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the River Hawks of Skowhegan. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 12/30/2023. More than three quarters of the game was broadcast live, and this replay includes some additional first quarter footage and coach interviews which were affected by some technical difficulties. The commentators are Charlie Crockett and Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
The Gunpowder Mills of Gorham & Windham, Maine
The Gunpowder Mills of Gorham & Windham, Maine tells the fascinating story of one of 19th Century Maine’s most productive wartime industries. Produced in collaboration with Gorham Community Access Media and based on a book written by longtime USM chemistry professor Dr. Maurice Whitten.
The mills and surrounding river are a beautiful place to visit and an amazing historical exhibit. and are an amazing example of how history and habitat can coexist.
This video is an excellent production of our sister station Saco River Community Television.
Australia, After America || Peter Zeihan
We’re heading down under today. The Australians are one of the few countries that will stay under the United States’ wing as the Order collapses, but they have a few things to figure out first.
The Aussies have grown awfully close economically to the Chinese over the past few decades, so they’ll need to find some different customers. I’m sure the U.S. will make the list. Australia will also have to find a way to rapidly move up the value-add chain in terms of processing capabilities and capacity.
Maine Class A Girls Basketball Camden Hills vs. Skowhegan 1/3/2024
Scheduled game time is 6:30 PM.
The Middle East, After America || Peter Zeihan
The US has been bopping around the Middle East for quite a while now, but why were they there? The US didn’t need the oil, but their friends did…so the US stuck around to keep the allies in the game. But with the US now a net oil exporter, American interest in the region writ large has dwindled. Additionally, the US isn’t looking to help China – the region’s primary export customer – grow, so most of what is keeping the US engaged are just those legacy anti-terror fights.
Happy New Year From Maine || Peter Ralston
Tonight, Rockport’s Harbor will look something like these celebratory images…..likely no fog this year, and certainly no snow, but the celebratory mood will be with us, as always.
I’m deliberately sharing just a couple of much quieter images of our harbor as well….all indicative of the yin/yang of this very specific time of year. The celebration and festivities are always welcome, of course (and nobody loves fireworks more than me), but it is the quieter and softer side of winter life here that really sustains many of us.
Maine Class A Boys Basketball Camden Hills vs. Mt Blue 12/30/23
Scheduled varsity game time is 2 PM, following the JV. game.
Maine Class A Boys Basketball Camden Hills vs. Hampden Academy 12/28/23
Game time is scheduled for 2 PM.
Maine Class A High School Girls Basketball Camden Hills vs Nokomis 12/23/23
Watch this Maine Class A Girls basketball game of The Windjammers of Camden Hills vs. The Warriors of Nokomis. this game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 12/23/2023. The game commentators are Charlie Crockett and Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Greeting 3-2023
Christmas Greetings from Maine Sport Outfitters
Maine Class A Girls Basketball Camden Hills vs. Nokomis 12/23/23. 12:30 PM
Watch the Replay of the Live Stream here.
CH Boys vs. Mt Ararat 12/21/23 7 PM
The scheduled start time for this game is 7:00 PM, starting after the JV game.
CH boys vs. Oceanside 12/19/23
Game time scheduled for 7 PM
Camden Hills Class A Boys Basketball Game vs. Cony 12/8/23
Watch this Boys Class A Basketball Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Rams of Cony. This game will be played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on December 8, 2023. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
