Maine Class A Girls Basketball 1/2 Finals Camden Hills vs Lawrence 2/21/2024
Watch this 2024 Maine Class A Girls Basketball Semi Final game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Bulldogs of Lawrence. This game was played at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday 2/21/2024. The play-by-play announcer was Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer was Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Boys Basketball 1/2 Finals Camden Hills vs Hampden 2/21/2024
Watch this 2024 Maine Class A Boys Basketball Semi Final game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Broncos of Hampden Academy. This game was played at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday 2/21/2024. The play-by-play announcer was Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer was Penny Crockett.
2024 Maine Class B Boys Basketball 1/2 Final Oceanside vs. Medomak Valley 2/20/24
Watch this 2024 Maine Class B Boys Basketball Semi Final game between the Mariners of Oceanside and the Panthers of Medomak Valley. This game was played at the Portland Expo on Tuesday 2/20/2024. The play-by-play announcer was Charlie Crockett and the sports videographer was Penny Crockett.
Maine Class B Girls 1/2 Final Basketball : Oceanside vs Lake Region 2/20/24
Watch this Maine Class B Girls Basketball Semi Final game between the Mariners of Oceanside and the Lakers of Lake Region. This game was played at the Portland Expo on Tuesday 2/20/2024. The play-by-play announcer was Charlie Crockett and the sports videographer was Penny Crockett.
2024 Girls Class B Semi Final Medomak Valley vs Spruce Mt. 2/20/2024
Watch this Maine Class B Girls Basketball Semi Final game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Phoenix of Spruce Mountain. This game was played at the Portland Expo on Tuesday 2/20/2024. The play-by-play announcer was Charlei Crockett and the sports videographer was Penny Crockett.
Crocuses Out and Spring is Happening at Camden Library!
In Camden, the start of spring is marked by the crocuses blooming at the Camden Library,
This spring is no different and lots going on at the library.
Nigeria, After America || Peter Zeihan
Despite civil unrest, Nigeria has retained a semblance of stability through a rotational presidency among ethnic groups that ensures representation and prevents disintegration. On the economic side, corruption within the oil industry has led to a mismanagement of oil resources and underproduction.
With global energy dynamics shifting and geopolitical instability on the rise, there’s an emerging opportunity for the Nigerians. If Nigeria can overcome the internal struggles, their strategic positioning and military strength could help them become a significant player in the region; this could even evolve into partnerships with Western powers seeking energy stability.
Images from Maine || Peter Ralston
You may recall from my last “hug from Maine” that back in mid-January the coast of Maine was ravaged by two historically destructive storms and astronomical high tides. Damage assessment has painted a grim portrait of the consequences of the back-to-back events and it’s not a pretty picture. Millions upon millions of dollars in damages are going to have an intensely negative impact here, especially upon our working waterfronts in the fishing villages along the coast and out on the islands as they begin to gear up for our community-sustaining fishing season.
To that end, today I would humbly like to share with you a link to the Island Institute’s efforts to help those businesses and communities that give the coast its legendary and unique character. Put bluntly, an operative working waterfront is what keeps these towns going and these terribly impactive storms have imperiled the very life’s blood of our coastal communities.
Boys Class A 1/4 Final Camden Hills vs. Nokomis 2/17/2024
Watch this Maine Class A Boys 1/4 Final game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Warriors of Nokomis. This game was played Saturday 2/17/24 at the Augusta Civic Center. The Maine Coast TV broadcast crew includes Charlie Crockett, Dave Ridley and Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills Girls vs. Skowhegan Class A Basketball 1/4 Finals 2/16/24
Watch this Maine Class A Girls 1/4 Final game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the River Hawks of Skowhegan. This game was played Friday 2/16/24 at the Augusta Civic Center. The Maine Coast TV broadcast crew includes Charlie Crockett, Dave Ridley and Penny Crockett.
2024 Stand up and cheer #3
Watch this third episode of “Stand Up and Cheer” 2024 for Tournament Preview and News for Midcoast Maine high schools. In this episode of “Stand Up and Cheer”, long-time Midcoast sports broadcaster and Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Charlie Crockett, will fill you in on the basketball tournament results fo the 1/4 Finals and the game times for the 1/2 Finals basketball teams from Camden Hills, Lincoln Academy, Medomak Valley and Oceanside. In upcoming episodes, we will have the latest game results, exciting game play highlights, updated brackets and game time schedules. We also will be posting full length replays of the tournament games as well as more “Vintage Basketball ” games, featuring exciting midcoast high school basketball games from 1990’s to the 2020’s.
The United Kingdom, After America || Peter Zeihan
The UK never quite came to terms with the end of its empire. Once the Brits joined the EU, they latched onto Europe for everything they needed and skipped over the transition that all the other imperial powers went through. So, they were already outdated, but had a crutch to rely on; then Brexit hit and it left the UK stumbling and fumbling.
With the UK’s future up in the air, there’s really only two paths forward. First, they could seek out new trade deals globally, but they’ll have to find some new non-imperialistic tactics to do so. Second, they could swallow their pride and nestle up under the Americans’ wings.
Stand up & Cheer #2
Watch this second episode of “Stand Up and Cheer” 2024 for Tournament Preview and News for Midcoast Maine high schools. In this episode of “Stand Up and Cheer”, long-time Midcoast sports broadcaster and Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Charlie Crockett, will fill you in on the basketball tournament brackets and and the game times for basketball teams from Camden Hills, Islesboro, Lincoln Academy, Medomak Valley and Oceanside. In upcoming episodes, we will have the latest game results, exciting game play highlights, updated brackets and game time schedules. We also will be posting full length replays of the tournament games as well as more “Vintage Basketball ” games, featuring exciting midcoast high school basketball games from 1990’s to the 2020’s.
2024 Stand Up and Cheer – Episode # 1
Watch this first episode of “Stand Up and Cheer” 2024 for Tournament Preview and News for Midcoast Maine high schools. In the first episode of “Stand Up and Cheer”, long-time Midcoast sports broadcaster and Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Charlie Crockett, will fill you in on the basketball tournament brackets and and the game times for basketball teams from Camden Hills, Islesboro, Lincoln Academy, Medomak Valley and Oceanside. In upcoming episodes, we will have the latest game results, exciting game play highlights, updated brackets and game time schedules. We also will be posting full length replays of the tournament games as well as more “Vintage Basketball ” games, featuring exciting midcoast high school basketball games from 1990’s to the 2020’s.
The Geopolitics of Winter: Snow’s Impact on Agriculture || Peter Zeihan
Historically, regions with a cold winter season have been more conducive to growing crops capable of feeding large populations, such as soy, wheat, rice, and corn. However, the industrialization and development of fuels and fertilizers has enabled these crops to be grown in areas previously unsuitable for agriculture.
These advances gave way to increases in population and the cultivation of new lands, but is it sustainable? As soon as places like Brazil or China can no longer import the inputs necessary to grow enough crops to feed their populations, we’re in for a rude awakening…
Maine Class A Boys Basketball : Camden Hills vs. Skowhegan 2/6/2024
Live Stream will begin at 6:30 PM.
The Collapse of Global Maritime Shipping || Peter Zeihan
No matter how much bubble wrap and caution tape we slap onto global maritime shipping, the industry has found itself in quite a predicament.
Despite the Ukraine War, a drought impacting the Panama Canal, Houthi attacks in Yemen, widespread piracy, and mounting geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea (yes, that is a lot of disruptions), the maritime shipping system has not cracked yet. However, it is very, very, very fragile.
New Writing Group at Thomaston Public Library Offers Creative Haven for Writers
Thomaston Public Library is excited to announce the launch of a new writing group aimed at fostering creativity and community among prose writers of all genres and skill levels. The writing group will convene on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, starting in February, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the conference room at Thomaston Public Library, located at 60 Main Street in Thomaston.
The writing group provides a welcoming space for writers to connect with others, share their work, receive constructive feedback, and refine their craft. The meetings are designed to be a unique blend of an accountability group, a feedback forum, and a platform for engaging writing exercises.
First National Bank Supports Watts Hall Community Arts with a Generous $25,000 Gift
Thomaston - Watts Hall Community Arts proudly announces a significant boost to its capital campaign with a generous $25,000 contribution from First National Bank. The capital campaign's focus is to provide for the much-needed renovation of Watts Hall, a cherished...
Maine Class A Girls Basketball : Camden Hills vs. Hampden Academy 2/3/2024
Game time is scheduled for 12:30 PM, following the JV game.
Maine Class A Girls Basketball Camden Hills vs. Mt. Blue 2/1/2024
Scheduled time for the varsity game is 6:30 PM, after the conclusion of the JV game.
Maine Class B Boys Basketball : Medomak Valley vs Oceanside 1/27/24
Watch this Maine High School Boys Class B Basketball game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Mariners of Oceanside. This game was played at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro on January 27, 2024. The play by play announcer was Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine Class B Girls Basketball : Medomak Valley vs Oceanside 1/27/24
Watch this Maine Class B Girls Basketball game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Mariners of Oceanside. This game was played at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro in January 27, 2024. The play-by-play commentator was Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer PennyCrockett.
Gone are the days where you are blamed for polluting the ocean!
RESQUNIT – the modern, affordable way to safeguard your valuable pots and traps. RESQUNIT is a functional and affordable backup buoy system with a programmable electronic release mechanism to locate and retrieve lost fishing gear. The system is easy to install and is...
Youth Art Show and Still Life Invitational at Page Gallery
What everyday objects would you choose for a painting? Would it include a favorite food, toy, flower, or book? Would your objects be carefully arranged or a random assortment strewn across a table? Would they hold meaning, make a statement or simply, be interesting shapes or beautiful colors? What stories might your objects tell? These are the questions Page Gallery is inviting children to consider in their call for still life art to adorn the gallery’s walls this winter. The exhibition will open on February 1st and will be on display through February 29th.
Camden Hills Boys Basketball vs. Nokomis 1/30/2024
Live Stream on January 30 starts after the JV and Freshmen games, approximately 7 PM.
Trash talk: towns’ garbage in Maine landfills is up nearly 50 percent
Five years ago, the Bar Harbor town council voted 5-1 to stop recycling glass and asked residents to throw it in the trash instead. The reason? The constant crashing of glass into the bins was too noisy for neighbors of the transfer station, according to the Mount Desert Islander.
Councilors figured the glass would eventually be sorted out and recycled anyway at the new facility in Hampden, which was slated to open later that year.
But that never happened. The Hampden facility remains closed, and Bar Harbor’s glass — one of the world’s most readily recyclable materials — is being buried in the landfill at Juniper Ridge, 66 miles north.
A Warm and Cozy Winter Break || Images From Maine by Peter Ralston
While everybody else is hoping for plenty of snow for skiing, or, perhaps, sturdy ice for inland fishing (etc. etc.) I am going to be indolent in the sun, charging my batteries and pretending to be unaware of all things Maine for ten days.
Having said that, it will be difficult—nay, impossible—for me to forget the battering the coast took from the two big wind/tide events last week. It’s with that in mind that I chose Azimuth at the top of this morning’s letter.
Maine Class A Girls Basketball : Camden Hills vs Cony 1/23/24
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 Rams of Cony. The Replay includes coaches’ interviews at halftime. Game time scheduled for 6:30 PM, following the JV game. The commentators are Charlie Crockett and Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills Girls Basketball vs. Cony 1/23/2024
Scheduled game time is 6:30 PM.
