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A positive, open-minded Camden Select Board is critical
At each bi-weekly Select Board meeting, there is a required public comment session on non-agenda items. For the majority of citizens, this is one of the most fundamental aspects of town government. The average citizen receives three minutes to express politely his or her opinion, share ideas, bring up long-standing concerns, or question where we may be heading.
What I have observed repeatedly from the Chairman and those Select Board members seated immediately on either side of him, is not the welcoming, inviting experience one might expect. In fact, the welcome and open attitude is underwhelming at best. These Select Board members’ heads are turned downward, with minimal eye contact unless checking the wall clock for the allotted speaking time to be up. The sense of impatience and dismissal that emanates from these same three Select Board members is both palpable and deeply disturbing. The French Conference Room becomes a sad and unhealthy environment with all of the air and sense of prospect sucked out of it.
Clean Energy in Chicago: Why Windy Suburbs Matter
What do Chicago, Denver, and DFW all have in common? Yes, they are all major metro areas in the US, but more importantly, they’re colocated with green energy sources. As the world adopts more and more clean energy, these regions with localized energy sources will have a huge leg up on places like New York, Berlin, and London.
St. Ann’s church in Sipayik is set to be demolished, but group is fighting to save it
“We’re hoping that public sentiment” for the church can sway decision-makers to stop the demolition and that funds can be raised to restore the structure, a supporter says.
Sooner or Later: It’s Oklahoma’s Time to Shine
That pan-shaped state above Texas offers much more than just tornados and sports. The Sooner State has done most of the heavy lifting in establishing itself as an agricultural, precision manufacturing, and energy state. All that to say, Oklahoma is not only a leader in the US but globally as well.
Hidden Hydrogen
Does Earth hold vast stores of a renewable, carbon-free fuel?
Will AI Steal My Job?
The world of international trade is constantly evolving, and it’s important to keep up with the latest trends and developments. From emerging markets to geopolitical conflicts, there are many factors that can impact global trade, and we’ll be discussing some of them today. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s dive into this exciting and ever-changing topic.
Vintage High School Basketball Girls Game 2004 : Camden Hills vs. Mt View 1/16/2004 Season 7, Game # 7
Watch this Vintage High School girls basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Mustangs of Mt. View. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 1/16/2004.The starters for Coach Jay Carlsen’s Windjammers were Samantha Wiley, Claire Neville, MaryAnn Croce, Jody Newcomb, and Becky Friesland. The starters for Mt View were Amy Miles, Lindsay Hunter, Kristy Clement, Tonya Jones, and Jenny Stevens. Important note : Samantha Wiley is now (2023) the Camden Hills Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – Sam Wiley Bragg!
Vintage High School Boys Basketball : Camden Hills VS. Maranacook 12/11/2004 Season 7, game # 8
Watch this Vintage High School boys basketball game from 2004 with the Camden Hills Windjammers vs. the Maranacook Black Bears. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional Hugh School in Camden, and it was the opening home game of the season on 12/11/2004.The starting players for Coach Hart’s Windjammers were Cameron Puls, Nick Tedford, Tim Stammen, Janie Davis, and Will Horne. The starters for Maranacook were Dillon Collins, Chris Bates, Bryce Spaulding, Jim Palmer, and Ryan Martin. The announcers for this game were Charlie Crockett and Don Palmer and the videographer was Penny Crockett.
2023 Cheering State Meet Highlights
Watch this video of highlights of the Class B State Cheering Championship. The State Cheering Championship for Class B was held at the Augusta Civic Center on February 11. This program includes the routines of Oceanside and Medomak Valley as well as Belfast, Hermon, and Ellsworth. At the conclusion of the competition all the cheer participants gather on the floor maps for a massive, joyful dance party while waiting for the results to be announced. Congratulations to all the participants for an excellent event!
Vintage High School Boys Basketball 2005 : Camden Hills vs. MCI 1/8/2005 Vintage Season 7 Game # 6
Watch this Vintage High School boys basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Huskies of MCI. This game was played at MCI in Pittsfield on January 8, 2005. The starters for Coach Jeff Hart’s Windjammers were Cameron Puls, Nick Tedford, Tim Stammen, Jamie Davis, and Will Horne. The starters for MCI were Dillon Collins, Chris Bates, Bryce Spaulding, Jim Palmer, and Ryan Martin. The remote broadcast crew included announcers Charlie Crockett and Don Palmer and videographer Penny Crockett.
Vintage Boys Basketball Game 2006 : Camden Hills vs. Waterville 12/13/2006 Season 7 Game # 3
Watch this Vintage Boys Basketball game from 2006 between the Camden Hills Windjammers and the Waterville Purple Panthers. this game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 12//13/2006. The starters for CoachJeffhart’s Windjammers were Jarod Mitchell, Paul Campbell, Christian Pieri, Nick Wootton, and Gordon Fischer. The starters for Waterville were Paul; Johnston, Nate Lancaster, Tyler Eaton, Nick Huggins, and Eric Maheu. The Play-by-Play announcers were Charlie Crockett and Don Palmer and the camera person was Penny Crockett.
Vintage High School Girls Basketball 1992 : Camden-Rockport vs Rockland 12/23/1992 Season 7, Game # 4
Watch this Vintage Girls Basketball game from 1993 between the Camden-Hills Windjammers and the Rockland Tigers. This game was played at the Camden-Rockport gym in Camden on 12/23/1993. The starters for Coach Jay Carlsen’s Windjammers were Angie Holmes, Robin Peckham, Jill Young, Jessica Rodgers, and Beth Littlefield. The starters for the Coach Terry Kenniston’s Tigers were Laura Foster, Callie Fish, Anna Smith, Paula Reed, Torry Hall. This game was produced by the C-R TV crew including Charlie Crockett as play-by-play announcer, Penny Crockett as director, with students Scott Thatcher and Jennifer Kilgore doing commentary and stats. The student camera operators were Jeff Lane and Louis Bailey, with Jennifer Patterson doing the graphics. The players are introduced by Matt Tricomi. An important note is that Jill Young went on to a very successful career as a college soccer coach and has been inducted into the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame.
Vintage Maine Basketball 1992 : Camden-Rockport vs Penquist 12/23/1992 Season 7, Game # 5
Watch this Vintage Boys Basketball game from 1992 between Camden-Rockport and Penquist. This game was played at the Camden-Rockport gym in Camden in 12/23/1992. The starters for Jeff Hart’s Windjammers wereMike Geisler, Jamie Weir, Matt Cook, Cory Staples, and Nathan Gilbert. The starters for the Penquist Patriots were Andy Hoyce, Ben Morrie, Grrindle, and Harmon. For this game C-R TV Club member, Jennifer Kilgore, was Charlie Crockett’s broadcast partner. Windjammer freshman Dale Landrith also played in this game and scored 13 points. Also, during the Basketball Tournament in 1994, Mike Geisler set a Tournament record for the most free throws that still stands today (36) , and the Camden-Rockport team still holds the team record for most free throws during the Tournament in 1994 ( team total = 77).
Vintage High School Basketball 2005 : Camden Hills Girls vs. Oak Hill 12/3/2005 Season 7 Game # 2
Watch this Vintage Maine high school girls basketball game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Raiders of Oak Hill. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on 12/3/2005. The starters for Jay Carlsen’s Windjammers were Georgia Smith, Samantha Wiley, Claire Neville, Morgan Hart, and MaryAnn Croce. The starters for Oak Hill were Ashley Stein, Ashley Maderus, Amber Chapman, Katie Dyer, and Amy Quinland.
Vintage Maine HS Basketball 1/21/1997 – Season 7 #1 Camden-Rockport vs Mt. View
Watch this Vintage Maine High School Boys Basketball game from 1997 between the Camden-Rockport Windjammers and the Mt. View Mustangs. This game was played at the Camden-Rockport gym in Camden on 1/21/1997. The starters for Coach Jeff Hart’s Windjammers were jJm Wilson, Nick Callanan, Jon Moro, Clint Beveridge, and Jeremy Marden. The starters for Mt. View were Jacob VonOlssen, Seth Beal, Andy Stevensen, Clint Elwell, and Roy Roberts. The C-R Club President Russell Smith announces the players on the floor. Be sure to watch the shots of the C-R Pep Band and the crowd for people you might recognize.
Maine Class B South Girls Regional Final Basketball : Oceanside vs Spruce Mt. 2/24/23
Watch this Maine Class B South Girls Basketball Regional Final game between the Mariners of Oceanside and the Phoenix of Spruce Mt. This game was played at the Portland Expo on 2/24/2023.
Maine Class B South Boys Basketball Regional Finals : Oceanside vs Yarmouth OT 2/24/23
Watch this Maine Class B South Boys Basketball Regional Championship Game between the # 1 Mariners of Oceanside and the #2 Clippers of Yarmouth. This game qwas played at the Portland Expo in 2/24.2023.
Tourney Time #3 , Basketball & Wrestling 2023
Watch Part 3 of our Tourney Time Show with recaps, celebrations, and previews for local Midcoast Maine high school basketball teams as they continue in their respective Tournaments. In Part 3, Charlie Crockett interviews Oceanside Athletic Director Troy Smith of the Oceanside Mariners to talk about the successes Oceanside athletes have had this winter, including a well-deserved recognition for the 2-time State Champion wrestler Maddie Ripley at the half time of the Girls Class B basketball semi finals at the Portland Expo. In addition, Charlie reviews the results of the recent Tournament games.
Maine Class B South Girls Semi-Final Tournament Basketball : Oceanside vs. Medomak Valley 2/21/23
Watch this Maine Class B South Girls Semi-Final Basketball game between the Mariners of Oceanside and the Panthers of Oceanside. This game between Midcoast rivals was played at the Portland Expo in 2/21/2023.
Maine Class B South Boys Semi Finals : Oceanside vs. Medomak Valley 2/21/23
Watch this Maine Class B South Semi-Final Basketball Tournament game between the # 1 Oceanside Mariners and the # 4 Medomak Valley Panthers. This game between two Midcoast rivals was played at the Portland Expo on 2/21/2023.
Maine Class A Boys 1/4 Final Tournament Basketball Game : Camden Hills vs. Brewer 2/18/2023
Watch this Maine Class A North Boys Tournament Basketball game between the #1 Brewer Witches and the # 8 Camden Hills Windjammers. This game was played at the Augusta Civic Center on 2/18/2023.
maine Class B South Girls 1/4 Final : Oceanside vs. Yarmouth
Watch this Maine Class B South Girls Quarter Final Tournament game between the # 1 Mariners of Oceanside and the # 8 Clippers of Yarmouth. this game was played at thePortland Expo on 2/18/2023.
Maine Class B South Girls Basketball1/4 Finals : Medomak Valley vs Lake Region 2/18/23
Watch this Maine Class B Girls Quarter Final basketball game between the Panthers of Medomak Valley and the Lakers of Lake Region. This game was played at the Portland Expo in 2/18/2023.
A Death of Choice
Karen Wentworth believed people should control their own deaths. Facing terminal cancer, she lived to define her own ending.
Tourney Time 2023, Part 1
Watch Part 1 of our Tourney Time previews and predictions for local Midcoast Maine high school teams as they head into and participate in their respective Tournaments. In Part 1, Charlie Crockett discusses the outlook for the basketball teams from Oceanside, Medomak Valley, Camden Hills, Islesboro, Vinalhaven, and North Haven. Charlie also interviews the
co-coaches for the Oceanside Cheering squad as they prepare for their participation in the State Cheer Championship.
How Stable Is the Russian Oil Industry?
The big news from the weekend is that Russia announced a plan to cut 500,000 b/d (barrels per day) of oil production. This accounts for about .5% of global supply and roughly 10% of Russian oil exports. Once Russia starts shutting down their oil wells because of...
Building the future: University of Maine home to world’s largest 3D printer
Take an inside look at the world’s largest 3D printer — right here in Maine.
The price of PFAS: ‘Forever chemicals’ generate boundless costs
Maine’s strong policy response could mitigate future expenses, but short-term expenditures are proliferating and many costs remain untallied.
Do you know what this sign really means?
Most of us have always thought the “peace sign” is a symbol of the hippie movement of the 60’s.
And in a way what it became.
But that’s neither its original meaning nor source.
As Maine teacher departures rise, solutions could be a year or more away
It’s no secret the education field was burdened during the pandemic, with schools nationwide facing teacher workforce shortages. Now, the 2022-23 academic year is halfway done, and Maine school districts are struggling to fill the same gaps they were months ago.
Camden Falls Winter Wonderland
A winter wonderland of snow and ice on the Camden Falls Montgomery Dam, February 2023. Photo by Tom Rothwell.
1.5 Degrees Heat Rise Was Never End of the world
The most famous climate goal is woefully misunderstood. How hot is too hot for planet Earth? For years, there’s been a consensus in the climate movement: no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. The figure comes from the Paris Agreement, a climate...
Robotic lightning bugs take flight
Inspired by fireflies, researchers create insect-scale robots that can emit light when they fly, which enables motion tracking and communication.
Classic Vintage Girls Basketball Season 6 #2. Camden Hills vs Winslow 2010
Watch this Classic Vintage Girls Basketball game between the Camden Hills Windjammer and the Winslow Black Raiders. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport ion 2010.
Vintage season 6 #1. Camden Hills Boys vs. Maranacook 2006
Watch this Classic Vintage Maine Class B Boys Basketball Game between Camden Hills and Maranacook , played at Maraanacook half way through the season with Maranacook undefeated at 11 wins and 0 losses.
Truths VS Fiction on Montgomery Dam
The Montgomery Dam and its waterfall at the head of Camden Harbor have been the subject of much controversy. There are many facts, some true and some not-so-true, being presented to Camden citizens.
Ron Hawkins, Camden resident and long-time owner of a dam in Brooksville Maine, presents well thought out facts in this excellent article.
THIS ARTICLE IS WELL WORTH READING.
Vladimir Putin and the Dearth of Russian Leadership
Peter Zeihan is a very talented international demographics and politics expert. He is always worth listening to.
This is one of his series on current world leaders.
Here is Peter Zeihan’s take on Putin.
Researchers find that pumping draws young groundwater to new depths, potentially with contaminants in Tow
How old is your water? It may seem like a peculiar question at first, but there are real implications to how long a drop of water has spent underground. Research suggests that the water cycle is speeding up in some places as a result of human enterprise.
Peter Zeihan: China and Semiconductors
In the midst of what’s going on in Ukraine, there are also a lot of changes being made in China and it’s relationship with the rest of the world.
In today’s video, Peter will explain what’s happening in China, particularly in the semiconductor industry much of which they supply and we are dependent upon.
As always, this will be extremely interesting and informative with no political bias.
Inflation Is Real!
Inflation seems to be going to unbelievable heights. Not too long ago this table at Home Depot would have been around $49. Perhaps instead of the stock market, buying picnic tables would've been a better investment! 🙄