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Thomaston 4th of July Parade 2022
Watch this video of the 2022 Fourth of July Parade in Thomaston , Maine. After a gap of 2 years with no parade, due to COVID, the town, the citizens, and the many visitors from all over were delighted to have having this parade again. The parade commentators are Charlie & Penny Crockett. The pre-parade introduction highlights upcoming events we will be covering this summer, a visit from a clown, and an interview with one of the newest US Citizens – Arnell, a resident of Rockland who just had her naturalization ceremony a few days before the Fourth of July!
How many fish are in the sea? New rules intend to help with the count
The regulations starting this summer aim to give scientists a better understanding of some of New England’s most iconic species, including Atlantic cod.
Perhaps the Best Ice Cream Ever
If you’ve never tried Tillamook Ice Cream, you’re missing a great treat!
The Tillamook Country Creamery Organization is a farmer owned coop…
Meet Maine’s Independent Candidate for Governor, Sam Hunkler
Sam Hunkler, a family doctor from Beals, has qualified to be on the November ballot as an independent candidate for Governor.
Hunkler, who prefers to be called Sam rather than Dr. Hunkler, grew up in a small town in Ohio, the seventh son of a telephone repairman. He first came to Maine while he was still in high school, to visit his brother who was serving at Loring Air Base. After college Sam served in the Peace Corps in Kenya, where he met his wife Kelly, a Mainer…
Yes, Men Hog the TV remote
Researchers (London Business School) conducted a study into TV viewing habits and found that men always seize control of the remote…
Vintage Basketball : Camden Hills Boys vs. Mt View December 2003
Watch this Vintage Basketball game between the Windjammer of Camden Hills and the Mustangs of Mt. View. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport in December of 2002. The starters for Camden Hills were Ben Draper, Tom Dennon, Tim Stammen, Ryan Fitzgerald, and Jamie Davis. The starters for Mt. View were Roy Goodall, Steve Miles, Anthony Greenlaw, Ben Ward, and Keith Jones. The broadcasters were Charlie Crockett and Don Palmer.
Peter Zeihan — Russia: Prepping for the Next War
If you care at all about where the world is heading, this video is well worth watching.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given another of his…heavy-on-the-revisionist-history speeches. This time, he categorized the Great Northern War–the 18th century conflict that saw the Tsardom of Russia successfully challenge Sweden for Baltic superiority–as one where Russia “reclaimed” such territories as Estonia and Latvia. As with Moscow’s claims that places like Ukraine have always been a part of Russia, this is just simply not true.
Joe Steinberger — WRFR
Unfortunately, I think that sometimes people are more programmed to be critical instead of praising. I want to thank Joe Steinberger and Stephen Carroll for creating WRFR. This station represents the best of who we, as a community, are. We respect all points of view and debate them respectfully. WRFR is a wonderful addition to our community. It is my hope that we will be able maintain and improve upon the great foundation that they have provided.
Look Who’s Showing Off Her New Starlink Satellite Dish!
We hope she's getting good reception, at least as long as she is pointing in the right direction.
Arturo, Dean of Beggars, RIP
By Glen Birbeck The news that Arturo had died reached me last week. He was found along the road between Malacatos and Vilcabamba in southern Ecuador. I knew him and didn't know him. He was a beggar. When I lived in Vilcabamba I thought of him as the dean of beggars....
Small town faces huge decision: Take on oversight of proposed $1 billion park or not
An unusual law passed by the Legislature would place the fate of a project backed by the Worcester family in the hands of Columbia Falls, population 476.
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Guests Rodney Lynch and Susan Bebe along with Joe Steinberger.
Rockland Metro – June 1, 2022
Guests, Tim Carroll and his son, Jacob. Jacob is graduating as the valedictorian of his class.
11 Bravo – A soldiers Story
Vincent Gabriel’s – 11 Bravo Vietnam – A Soldiers Story Documentary — Vincent Gabriel, Jr returned from his tour of duty in Vietnam after having fought fought in the Tet offensive of 1968.
Now Gabriel, a noted Midcoast Maine musician, has committed his experiences to songs and a series of spoken vignettes. The result is the moving documentary, 11 Bravo Vietnam , A Soldiers Story. The 55 minute presentation consists of songs and spoken memories with a multimedia accompaniment of documentary footage and personal photographs.
This is a moving documentary for veterans, their friends and families, and all of us who benefited from the sacrifices they made.
Maine Class A High School Baseball : Camden Hills vs.Mt. Ararat 5/25/2022
Watch this Maine Class A High School Baseball 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 onMay 25, 2022.
Maine Class A High School Baseball : Camden Hills vs Bangor 5/23/2022
Watch this Maine Class A High School Baseball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Rams of Bangor . This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on May 23, 2022.
Geese Family Outing
A great sunny spring day on Camden Harbor and what a great way to spend it with family and kids! But just be careful…
Jared Golden, an unusual Democrat, in crucial rerun of his 2018 race against Bruce Poliquin
Earlier race won by ranked-choice vote, but this time a number of other factors are in play.
Peter Zeihan on Sweden, Finland, NATO, and Turkey
Most NATO members have met Finland and Sweden's joint application for membership with open enthusiasm. The US, UK, France; even the Italians and Greeks are cheering, in a rare moment of pan-European positivity. But not the Turks. Long kept at arm's reach from...
Boaters Beware! DoN’t run with Gas Containing more than 10% Ethanol
By U.S. Coast Guard Boaters beware!! A recent authorization allowing the summer sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15) at roadside gas stations presents a problem for boaters. This type of fuel is federally prohibited for recreational vessel use, causes marine...
Maine Class A High School Baseball : Camden Hills vs Lewiston 5/20/2022
Watch this Maine Class A High School Baseball 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 May 20, 2022.
It Would Be A Great Mistake To Leave This Special Tannery Property in The Hands of the Camden Select Board
By Stephen Gold, Camden Resident I have recently reviewed a thorough file of all the press articles concerning the Tannery Property since 2011. Given the upcoming vote and the wonderful enthusiasm seen at this year’s opening of the Camden Farmer’s Market, I think it...
Camden Farmers Market Voicing Concerns over Proposed Sale of Tannery Park
To the Camden Towns people, Select Board, and town staff: The Camden Farmers Market is a democratically run organization of farmers and producers, around since 1974. 2022 is our 48th year! We are a supporting member of the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets. We are a...
New Technology May have Power to Reverse Hearing Loss
MIT spinout Frequency Therapeutics’ drug candidate stimulates the growth of hair cells in the inner ear. Most of us know someone affected by hearing loss, but we may not fully appreciate the hardships that lack of hearing can bring. Hearing loss can lead to isolation,...
Saving the Montgomery dam will be a win-win for Camden
By Ken Gross To date. It has been an active few months. The Save the Dam Falls Committee was formed in July 2021, when it became obvious that the town government — by which we mean the Camden Select Board and Town Manager, not the professional staff at the Town Office...
What Is This Weird Device?
One might think it is a device in the Ukraine to block small Russian Navy ships from entering a harbor. But that would be wrong.
Dear Friends: Something Different From Peter Ralston
This week I am sharing something quite different with you. I hope you’ll enjoy this short video from my site. In 2009 I was approached by an independent film company that wanted to make a sixteen-minute documentary short about how I work….
Maine High School Class A Baseball: Camden Hills vs. Edward Little 5/13/22
Watch this Maine Class A High School Baseball 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 May13, 2022.
Maine High School Baseball : Camden Hills vs. Medomak Valley 5/9/2022
Watch this Maine High School Baseball Game between the Camden Hills Windjammers and the Medomak Valley Panthers. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on May 9, 2022.
Countering the culture of convenience
There was once a time that conveniences automatically implied life improvements. Those days are long gone.
Browntail moths returning, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
Commuter airline Cape Air to buy 75 All-Electric Alice Commuter Aircraft
The Eviation Alice is the world’s leading fully electric aircraft, designed to fly 440 nautical miles on a single charge and has maximum cruise speed of 250 knots. Alice will operate in all environments currently serviced by piston and turbine aircraft. This could potentially bring our local aircraft service up a notch.
The BILLION GALLON Reason to Keep All the Megunticook Dams
By Robert Nichols There is a movement by a group of individuals in Camden who want to remove the three lower dams on the Megunticook river in the name of protecting the town from “flooding”. The irony of that movement is that our dams DON’T CAUSE flooding, they work...
Maine Class A High School Baseball : Camden Hills vs. Brunswick 5/2/22
Watch this Maine Class A High School Baseball game between Camden Hills and Brunswick. this game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on May 2, 2022.
Maine company plans to bring tidal power back to Eastport
The device would be part of a microgrid aimed at bringing backup power to the area’s chain of bridged islands.
Finnish Hobby Horse Dressage
By Glen Birbeck The Finns are an interesting people. They have a language to me as obscure as Chinese or Arabic. One Finn I remember in Ecuador sat while I drew his portrait. We were opposite each other at a table in Charlitos bar and grill. The table was a battlefield...
Meet WRFR’s Stephen Caroll
By Ron Staschak It's great to talk with Stephen Carroll ,a founder of WRFR. Like everything in life, there are many emotions. Starting something is always scary, challenging, and rewarding. I assume that Stephen looks back with pride on his achievements. I am so glad...
1995 Vintage Girls Basketball : Camden-Rockport vs Belfast
Watch this Vintage Girls High School Basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden-Rockport and the Lions of Belfast. This game was played at Camden-Rockport on January 20, 1995. The starters for Coach Jay Carlsen’s Windjammers were Darrah Roberts, Amanda Roberts, Stacey Brown, Teri Berg, and Emily Rogers. The starters for the Belfast Lions were Lisa Bachelder, Sarah Annis, Gwen Russ, Misty Bennett, and Virginia Catlin. The play-by-play announcers were Charlie Crockett and Don Palmer. This game was produced in 1995 by the CRTV Club including the camera crew of Matt Talbot, Sam Price, Patrick Williams, and Brian Wright. The computer graphics person was Jennifer Patterson, and the director was Mrs. Penny Crockett.
Strandbeest Evolution 2021
Strandbeest Evolution 2021 is one of the most original and creative artistic creations in recent times.
Strandbeest means “beach animal” and is the creation of Theo Jansen.
This is a video you must watch!
Away Happens
By Philip Crossman There are only two places, Here, this island off the coast of Maine, and Away. There is a big and obvious difference between those who live Here and those who live Away. There is no less a distinction between those who live Here and who the rest of us...
