Is Sea Level Actually Rising as Rapidly as some have predicted?
You’ll never know until you look at reliable data. Maybe it’s time to start polishing your surfboard!
Ever creative, Ukraine has a new program to inflict infinite damage on Russia.
Their drone designers have discovered an ingenious new payload to drop on Moscow.
Peter Ralston: Images From Maine #212
Dear Friends, Today, four quiet images from our harbor. Taken together, they remind me that it’s cold and beautiful out there, but it’s the second one that whispers most powerfully to me; it speaks of the warmth and light we need…that which we find within. Alone,...
How ‘Dutch Disease’ is Destroying Russia’s Economy
Dutch Disease refers to the negative economic consequences that can occur when a country experiences a resource boom. happens when a society has lots of free money being thrown around. It happened when the Netherlands got lots of income from North Sea wells. And it's...
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Camden Hills Boys Basketball vs. Hampden Academy 12/19/2024. 7 PM game time
Replay : Boys Class A Basketball : Camden Hills vs Skowhegan 12/17/24
Watch this replay of the Camden Hills boys basketball game vs Skowhegan. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. The broadcast crew was Charlie Crockett, play-by-play, Dave Ridley , ststistician, and Penny Crockett, sports vidoegrapher.
Peter Ralston Images From Maine #211
Dear Friends, Well, it’s safe to say that winter is upon us. Although we’ve had very little snow to speak of so far, we had winds gusting over 60mph and lots of rain overnight on Wednesday. My beloved 37’ live-aboard tripod, RAVEN, is out of the water now so, like...
Camden Hills Boys Basketball vs. Oceanside 12/13/2024
Watch this replay , with improved sound volume, of the CH Windjammers boys basketball game vs the Mariners of Oceanside. This game was played at Oceanside High School in Rockland on 12/13/2024. The broadcast crew is play by play announcer Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills Girls Basketball vs Oceanside 12/13/2024 Replay
Watch this replay , with improved sound volume, of the CH Windjammers girls basketball game vs the Mariners of Oceanside. This game was played at Oceanside High School in Rockland on 12/13/2024. The broadcast crew is play by play announcer Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills Girls Basketball vs. Mt.Blue 12/10/2024
Camden Hills Girls Basketball 12/10/2024
Winter Holiday Parades 2024: Camden ‘s Christmas by The Sea & Rockland’s Festival of Lights
Enjoy these 2 winter holiday light parades from the comfort of your home! Here is the 2024 Christmas by the Sea parade from Camden, Maine and the Festival of Lights parade from Rockland, Maine. Happy Holidays, everyone from C2 Productions and Maine Coast TV!
Rockland Parade of Lights at the 2024 Festival of Lights, Rockland , Maine
Celebrate the of the beginning of the winter holiday season with this video of the Parade of Lights at the Rockland Festival of Lights, November 30, 2024. The parade ran from the Rockland ferry terminal up Main Street to the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree. The parade featured numerous lighted floats and vehicles, with musical and moving parts! Great start to the holiday season!
1999 Pre & Post game C-R Boys Basketball State Championship Celebrations
Watch this video of the pre and post game interviews and celebrations of the Camden-Rockport Boys Basketball State Championship game of 1999. Charlie Crockett roamed through the crowd before the game and interviewed various fans, asking what their predictions for the final score would be. The post game section includes a bit of the parade and then the celebration at Camden-Rockport High School. Congratulations to the team and the community on the 25th anniversary of this State Championship title.
Maine dams face an uncertain future
Shawmut Dam on the lower Kennebec River has been steeped in controversy over recent years, with environmentalists calling for its removal along with three other dams nearby because of their impediment to fish passage. An application from Shawmut’s owners to continue...
Counting (Lithium) Chickens Before They Hatch
Some new advancements in AI and geology have revealed a massive lithium deposit in Arkansas’s Smackover Formation (great name by the way). While this is good news, we still have a lot of work to do before this lithium sees the light of day.
Day Three of the Union Sestercentennial July 2024
The Day Three events include Vintage Boats on Seven Tree Pond, special Sestercentennial cake and cupcakes, closing ceremony including the closing and burying of the 2024 Time Capsule. Also included are interviews with the Sestercentennial Committee Chairs – Argy Nestor and Tracy Weed, who expressed suggestions for the next celebration 50 years from now.
Second Day of the Union Sestercentennial July 2024
The second day of Union’ s celebration of 250 years includes interviews, a big parade, craft exhibits, a beard contest, and some unicyclists. It was another fun-filled day!
Day One of the Union Sestercentennial July 2024
Day one begins with an interview with a 93 year old Union resident, followed by the opening of the 1974 Bicentennial Time Capsule, and various children events and musical groups Enter the Haggis.
Camden Hills Boys Soccer vs. Hampden 10/15/2024 3:30 PM
Watch this Replay of the Live Stream of the Class A Camden Hills Boys Soccer Game vs Hampden at 3:30 PM. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on October 15, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills Girls Soccer vs. Edward Little 10/11/2024
Camden Hills Girls Soccer
Camden Hills Boys & Girls Homecoming Soccer Games 10/5/2024 12 noon
Homecoming Boys & Girls Soccer double Header 10/5/24
Camden Hills Homecoming Football vs. Mt. Ararat 10/4/2024 6 PM
Watch this Live Stream of the Homecoming Football Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Eagles of Mt. Ararat. This game will be played at 6 PM Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on October 4, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills Boys Soccer vs Oxford Hills 10/3/2024 3:30 game time
Watch this replay of the Live Stream of the Boys Soccer Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Vikings of Oxford Hills. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on October 3, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Community Volunteers Needed for “Together for Thomaston” Service Event on October 5th
Thomaston, ME – Local residents, families, and community groups are invited to participate in Together for Thomaston, a community-wide service event taking place on Saturday, October 5th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This event is designed to connect volunteers with local non-profit organizations to complete essential service projects while fostering relationships between community members and organizations.
Together for Thomaston will begin with registration, including coffee and donuts, at 8:30 am at the Town Municipal Building (13 Valley Street). After a morning of service, all participants are invited to gather for a celebratory lunch to recognize the contributions of the volunteers and reflect on the impact of the day.
Camden Hills Girls Soccer vs. Mt. Ararat 9/27/2024
4 PM Game Time
Camden Hills Boys Soccer vs Lewiston 9/24/2024
Watch this Replay of the Live Stream of the 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 in Rockport on September 24, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Girls Soccer vs.Mt. Blue 9/21/2024 1 PM
Watch this Replay of the Live Stream of the Girls Soccer Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Cougars of Mt. Blue. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 21, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Boys Soccer Camden Hills vs. Brunswick Replay 9/19/2024
Watch this Replay of the Live Stream of the Boys Soccer Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Dragons of Brunswick. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 19, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Boys Soccer Camden Hills vs Messalonskee 9/17/24
Watch this Replay of the Boys Soccer Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Eagles of Messalonskee. This game s played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 17, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Camden Hills vs Yarmouth Football 9/14/2024 Replay
Watch this replay of the Camden Hills Football game vs., Yarmouth. This is a replay of the original live stream of the game, with editing made to correct some first-live-stream technical issues.This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 14, 2024. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
China Will Soon Lose the Title of “World’s Manufacturer”
Globalization led to the rise of China as a manufacturing powerhouse, since finding the lowest cost producer was the priority. However, deglobalization, coupled with China’s demographic decline and aging workforce, has both eroded that competitive advantage and changed everyone’s priorities about cost. So, what happens next?
Camden Hills Girls Soccer vs. Bangor 9/13/2024 4 PM
Watch this Live Stream of the Girls Class A Soccer Game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Rams of Bangor .This game will be played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on September 13, 2024.. The commentators are Charlie Crockett & Dave Ridley. The sports videographer is Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Boys Soccer Camden Hills vs. Edward Little 9/10/2024
Watch this Maine Class A Boys Soccer game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Red Eddies of Edward Little in Auburn. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The broadcast crew play-by-play announcer was Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine High School Football Camden Hills vs Greely 9/7/2024
Watch this Maine high school football game between The Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Rangers of Greely. This opening-season game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The broadcast crew was play-by-play announcer Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Maine Class A Girls Soccer Camden Hills vs. Brewer 9/6/2024
Watch this Maine Class A Girls Soccer season-opening game between the Windjammers of Camden Hills and the Witches of Brewer. This game was played at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on Friday, September 6, 2024. The broadcast crew play-by-play announcer was Charlie Crockett, statistician Dave Ridley, and sports videographer Penny Crockett.
Watts Hall Community Arts Presents: International Talk Like a Pirate Day Concert with The Shank Painters
Thomaston, Maine—Set sail for a night of musical adventure as Watts Hall Community Arts hosts a special International Talk Like a Pirate Day Concert featuring The Shank Painters on Saturday, September 14th, at 6:30 pm. This lively, all-ages event will take place at...
A New War in Ukraine
There are lots of moving parts in the Ukraine War right now, so let’s do a little recap of everything that’s going on. There are four big ones…
First up is the Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk. One of my recent videos covered this in more detail, but essentially the Ukrainians have poked into Russian territory and caused significant Russian casualties, destroyed a number of bridges, and cut off key supply lines. They are also bringing some heavy artillery and equipment along with them that will impact the front lines.
Union Fair Coronation of the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen 2024
Watch this video of the coronation of the 2024 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Rose Fishman and the Maine Wild Blueberry Crown Princess Cassidy Novika.
Can the Six-Day Work Week Save Greece?
We’re all aware of Greece’s economic struggles over the past few decades, but that instability has been amplified by demographic problems. As the Greek government attempts to balance out economic activity (made up of consumption, production, capital and labor), they’ve chosen labor as the factor that will have to compromise. Obviously a six-day work week is going to piss off some people, but what else can they do?