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Peter Ralston — Images from Maine #162
Dear Friends, I find myself in a reflective state of mind on this foggy, rainy morning and for some reason it got me thinking back to when and why I first started sharing these “hugs from Maine” with you. In that spirit, I am re-sharing the very first one with you,...
Maine Class A Boys Soccer Camden Hills vs. Edward Little 10/6/23
Watch this Maine Class A Boys Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Red Eddies of Edward Little. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on Friday, October 6, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett, the statistician Dave Ridley, and the sports videographer Penny Crockett.
US Discovers Huge Lithium Deposit: What It Means…
Well, it sounds like the US finally decided to join in on the fun and make a lithium discovery of their own. This deposit is - supposedly - the largest ever, and it is located in the McDermitt Caldera near the Oregon-Nevada border. I want to make clear that these are...
Peter Ralston — Images from Maine #161
By Peter Ralston Dear Friends, I am dashing this off to you between Raven cruises. We’re still wonderfully busy here, between our own gallery and the exhibition of my work at Blue Raven Gallery in Rockland… not to mention a handful of remaining Raven days on...
Maine Class B Boys Soccer Medomak Valley vs Oceanside 10/3/23
Watch this Maine Class B Boys Soccer game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Mariners of Oceanside. This game was played at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro on October 3, 2023. The play-by–play announcer is Charlie Crockett, Statiscian Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett
Maine Class A Girls Soccer: Camden Hills vs Skowhegan 9/30/23
Watch this Maine Class A Girls Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the River Hawks of Skowhegan. This game was played at CamdenHills Regional High School in Rockport on September 30, 2023. The play-by-play announcer is Charlie Crockett , and the sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
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.
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.
