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Maine Class A Girls Soccer Camden Hills vs Oxford Hills 9/28/23
Watch this maine Class A Girls Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camdne hills and the Vikings of Oxford Hills. this game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 28, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett and the sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Maine Class B Boys Soccer : Medomak Valley vs. Waterville 9/26/23
Watch this Maine Class B Boys Soccer game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Purple Panthers of Waterville. This game was played at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro on September 26, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett and the sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Maine’s Knox Mill Pond at Sunset
Beautiful picture of the Knox Mill Dam and millpond in Camden, Maine on a fall evening.
Maine, the way life should be!
Chechnya: Russia’s Influence and a Volatile Future
Today, we’re looking at Chechnya’s tumultuous history with Russia and what the future might hold. After two wars, a few decades of nominal Russian control and ruthless leadership, the tides might be turning for Chechnya.
That ruthless leader I mentioned, Ramzan Kadyrov, hasn’t quite set the Chechens up for success. However, as his health comes into question, so does the future of Russia’s role in Chechnya.
Peter Ralston — Images from Maine #160
I apologize for missing last Sunday's note. On one hand I could claim that we were dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lee, but such an excuse would be worse than simply disingenuous. Truth be told, we were in the lee of Lee here in Rockport, in fact by the time...
Maine Class A Boys Soccer Camden Hills vs Mt. Ararat 9/22/23
Watch this Maine Class A boys soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Eagles of Mt. Ararat. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 22, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, the statistician is Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Is the hydrogen economy really the future? Or Is it all a farce?
Is the hydrogen economy really the future? Or Is it all a farce? I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself, but it’s…
Maine Class A Boys Soccer Camden Hills vs Lewiston 9/20/23
Watch this Maine Class A Boys soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Blue Devils of Lewiston. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, the statistician is Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Public Library – September 21 – October 5, 2023
An amazing number of amazing programs coming up at Camden Public Library.
Transport: The Economics (and Politics) of Railroads
Today’s video comes to you from Needle’s Eye Tunnel on the Rollins Pass Railroad.
My walk along the railroad tracks inspired some pondering on why rail gets such a bad rap. Yeah, I know it’s not as fast as planes OR as versatile as vehicles OR as cheap as water…but that doesn’t mean there’s no place for it.
While rail might be the redheaded stepchild of the transport industry, it is still very much an integral part of the family.
Maine Class A Girls Soccer Camden Hills vs. Lewiston 9/19/23
Watch this Maine Class A girls soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Blue Devils of Lewiston. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 19, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, the statistician Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Auditions Announced for “Tales of Terror: A Halloween-Inspired Storytelling and Variety Show” at Watts Hall Community Arts
THOMASTON, ME - Watts Hall Community Arts is thrilled to announce auditions for "Tales of Terror: A Halloween-Inspired Storytelling and Variety Show." We invite community performers of all backgrounds and talents to audition for this spooktacular event, which promises...
What Happened to the Arms Control Treaties
If you’re looking for something to ponder over a glass (or two or three) of nice whiskey, you may want to save this newsletter and video for then…
Now that you’ve returned with your spirit of choice, we’ll be looking at the history of arms control treaties and today’s lack thereof.
Maine High School Football Camden Hills vs MDI 9/15/23
Watch this Maine High School Football Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Trojan of Mt Desert . This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 15, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Girls Soccer Camden Hills vs Brunswick 9/14/23
Watch this Maine Class A Girls Soccer Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hill sand the Dragons of Brunswick. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 9/14/2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine Class B Girls Soccer Medomak Valley vs Gardiner 9/12/23
Watch this Maine Class B Girls Soccer game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Tigers of Gardiner. This game was played at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro on September 12, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Boys Soccer Camden Hills vs Bangor 9/9/23 Homecoming
Watch this Maine Class A Boys Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Rams of Bangor. This Homecoming game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 9, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Girls Soccer Camden Hills vs Messalonskee 9/9/23 Homecoming Game
Watch this Maine Class A girls soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Eagles of Messalonskee. This Homecoming game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 9, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
2023 Maine High School Football Camden Hills vs. Greely Homecoming 9/8/23
Watch this Maine High School Football 2023 Homecoming game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Rangers of Greely. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 8, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine Class B Girls Soccer Medomak Valley vs. Nokomis 9/7/23
Watch Watch this Maine Class B Girls Soccer game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Warriors of Nokomis. This game was played at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro on September 7, 2023.
2023 Maine Class A Girls Soccer Camden Hills vs Edward Little 9/5/23
Watch this Maine Class A Girls Soccer Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Eddies of Edward Little. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 5, 2023. The play-by-play announcer was Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine High School Football Camden Hills vs. Morse 9/1/2023
Watch this Maine High School , 8 Man Football game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Shipbuilders of Bath. This game was played Friday evening, September 1, 2023, at Morse High School in Bath.
2023 Union Fair Demolition Derby part 2
Watch this Part 2 of the 2023 Union Fair Demolition Derby. Part 2 includes the following Heats – 4 Wheel Drive Cars, Pick Up Trucks & Vans, 6 Cylinder Cars, and the Final Feature in which the overall winner is determined.
2023 Crowning of the Lobster Festival Delegate
Watch this video of the 2023 Crowning of the Maine Lobster Festival Delegate in Rockland, Maine. the Ceremony
2023 Union Fair Demolition Derby Part 1 and Youth Demolition Derby
Watch this program on Part 1 of the 2023 Union Fair Demolition Derby, preceded by the Youth Demolition Derby. The 2023 adult Demolition Derby drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators and big field of determined competitors on a beautiful summer night in late July. Before the adult Demolition Derby began, a Youth Demolition Derby was held, featuring kids with small battery-powered cars attempting to pop balloons attached to the front and rear of each other’s cars.
What Makes Vietnam a Valuable US Ally?
Biden recently announced that he’d be making a trip to Vietnam, which will likely occur in September when he visits other regional powers. But what makes Vietnam such a valuable asset to have in the US portfolio of allies?
Is it because they’re a major regional power? Or because they have a better demographic profile than others in the region? Sure, that factors into it, but it really comes down to positioning and attitude.
Prigozhin Is Dead…But Who Did It?
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, has reportedly died in a plane crash. The question that comes to mind isn’t why this happened (because Prigozhin’s hands were plenty dirty), but who did it?
Spectacular Maine Sunset
Maine is famous for its great sunsets, but this one is particularly beautiful. It was taken in August on North Haven Maine. If you look carefully in the middle, you can see the Camden Hills in the background. There was no manipulation on this photo.
Making Life Hard for Chinese Tech
The Biden administration has issued its first wave of investment bans on the Chinese tech space – things like AI or tech with military applications. However, money isn’t the problem for the Chinese; the real kicker is losing access to American know-how.
The Chinese Slide Into Deflation
We saw deflation take over Japan in the 90s, and it took them nearly 25 years to pull themselves out of it. The Japanese situation was leaps and bounds better than China’s current situation, so if this data is even partially indicative of China’s economic future, we could be looking at the beginning of the end.
2023 Seafood Cooking Contest at the Maine Lobster Festival
Watch this video of the Seafood Cooking Contest at the 2023 Maine Lobster Festival held in Rockland , Maine. Over 100 applicant sent in recipes, from which 5 contestants were selected. The amateur chefs in person prepare, cook, and present their seafood creations to a panel of judges ( extra samples are made for those in the crowd who have been able to watch this whole procedure). Amateur chiefs this year came not only from Maine, but also from Colorado, New York, and South Carolina.
Why Should Northern China Worry About Flooding?
If you’re thinking, “There’s no way China’s situation could possibly get worse,” you may need to talk to mother nature about the rains and typhoons causing flooding in northern China.
To understand the problem, we need to rewind about 2500 years. The Chinese crop of choice was and still is rice (although corn and wheat would have been quite productive given the Yellow River’s sediment makeup and the region’s arid climate). To produce rice, you must precisely control when and how much water is introduced throughout the growth cycle
Meet the Rockland Maine Breakwater
Check out our new page on the Rockland Breakwater with the live Breakwater Cam along with other information, pictures, and videos!
It’s a great place to view, people watch, boat watch, hike or just be literally out on the water.
An Iran Deal We Can Live With
There’s finally a deal on the table between the US and Iran that everyone can live with…it even looks like Israel has given it the green light. So what does this deal actually look like?
On the surface, this deal looks like the US is getting back those American prisoners who were unjustly detained and releasing $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds. However, this isn’t just about a few people who got caught with dime bags; it’s about the broader relationship at hand.
Why Can’t We Trust the Media?
Propaganda only works when you have an uninformed society, and if you haven’t looked up in a while, we can’t even agree on what color the sky is anymore. So yeah, propaganda is doing just fine here in the States. But how did we get here?
2023 Maine Lobster Festival Big Parade
Watch this video of the complete 2023 Maine Lobster Festival Parade, featuring Co-Grand Marshals , long time volunteers and Directors Bob Oxton and Sharon Lombardo. The 2023 Parade Theme was “The Spirit of 76”, for the 76 years of the Lobster Festival which has been made possible by the 1000 volunteers who work timelessly every year to make this community event as success. This year’s parade features bands, commercial floats, representatives of the US Coast Guard and the US Navy, and much , much more!
Russia’s Largest Port Comes Under Fire
The Ukrainians and Russians had a hectic weekend, so let’s get caught up.
On Friday, the Ukrainians used a naval drone (a motorboat loaded with a crap ton of explosives) to hit a Russian vessel in the port of Novorossiysk. These naval drones have been successful so far; just look at the Kerch Strait Bridge. However, a naval drone hitting Novorossiysk would signal a considerable range increase OR that a third party is involved.
2023 Coronation of the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen at Union Fair
Watch the 2023 Coronation of the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen at Union Fair. The ceremony includes music, speeches, and introductions of many other representatives of festivals and pageants in Maine. Congratulations to the new Wild Blueberry Queen, Crown Princess, Miss Congeniality and all the contestants.
Opening Day Highlights from Union Fair 2023
Watch this video of some Opening Day Highlights at the Union Fair 2023. Included are Opening Day Ceremonies with Union Fair President Matt Elwell, a tour of the livestock barns and interviews with some of the livestock handlers, the Youth Showmanship Class with Belties, and the judging of the Berry Pie Cooking Contest. Lots more was going on at the Union Fair so these are just some of the highlights. Come see the Fair for yourself next time!
Preview of Union Fair July 26 – 30, 2023
Watch this Preview of what’s going on at Union fair this year, 2023. Charlie interviews Brittany Anthony, Blueberry Queen Coordinator, Rick Elwell, President of the Union Fair Committee, and Rick Butler, Head of Public Relations. Remember, the dates for the Union Fair changed last year. The Fair is held a month earlier than in past years; now at the end of July instead of the end of August.
