Saturday, August 4, 2012


Maine Sea Goddess Log 2012
This year I will not be home during the Lobster Festival. Therefore I’m depending on you, my loyal readers, who are attending, to send me some shots of the princesses and the Sea Goddess.
For all things Festival, I can suggest you go to two Facebook pages: Maine Sea Goddess Coronation Committee Page and Maine Lobster Festival Page.
Here are some photos I’ve come across so far. Please send me any photos you have to share of the princesses; the Goddess; at the pageant; on the grounds; or in the parade. All shots will be used in this log and much appreciated. (As of today, Aug. 25, many more photos have been added to the Maine Sea Goddess facebook page.)
From the Courier Gazette online. Photos by David Dunkle:
Alexandria Diehesch-Calamari, of Owls Head, as she was crowned Sea Goddess on August 1.
Emma Mason, of Owls Head, was crowned Crown Princess.
Rachael Lynne Freeman, of Owls Head, was named Miss Congeniality by the rest of the lady contestants.

Sea Goddess, Alexandria, newly seated on her throne.

From the Maine Lobster Festival Facebook Page. These photos were contributed by Karen Lombardo of Thomaston.










From the Maine Lobster Festival page, parade.


Some little girls and a sailor meet up with a Princess at the parade.

Sumitted on Facebook from a friend and long-time loyal reader, Cindy Anderson of Rockland

Cindy's granddaughter, Rose was a Sea Princess this year.

From the Bangor Daily News online, posted by Pat Lemieux:



Sea Goddess Alexandra Dienesch-Calamari and King Neptune in the parade.

From Rocky Coast News, Doug Mills, Reporter:



Photo by Michael Witham Photography


The Princesses meet to practice for the pageant. Photo by David Mills

“It becomes clear very early on that this is far more than a beauty pageant, This is all about creating Ambassadors for the State of Maine, this is about helping the next business and community leaders take their first steps toward those leadership positions.”   From Rocky Coast News.


The 2012 Sea Princesses!
Here is the complete list of all the princesses who vied for the title of Maine Sea Goddess this year:
The Coronation of the Maine Sea Goddess is one of the highlights at the Maine Lobster Festival. Eighteen young women from the local mid-coast area vied for the Sea Goddess crown, scholarships, and prizes. The Maine Sea Goddess represents the Maine Lobster Festival, the lobster industry, and Rockland, Maine for the year with appearances at other events and associations throughout New England. This year’s Sea Princesses who competed for the crown are:
Brighde Curtin, of Rockland. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Laurie Curtin. She is employed at the Bricks Restaurant and plans to attend the University of Southern Maine for theater and a theater-teaching degree. Her sponsors are: The Embroidery Shop; Planet Toys; Bricks Restaurant; Marge Grinnell; Michael Curtin; and FV-Moonrise of Spruce Head.
Kaitlen Allese Cutchens, of Rockland. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Daniel Wayne Cutchens and Karla Sue and Kenneth Lee Johnson. She is employed by PenBay Medical Center and plans to attend Empire Beauty School. Her sponsors are: Airwaves Inc.; James Caven and Time Out Pub.
Alexandra Dienesch-Calamari, our 2012 Sea Goddess, of Owls Head. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of George Calamari and Karen Dienesch-Calamari. She plans to attend Stetson University for dentistry. Her sponsor is O’Hara Corporation of Rockland.
Christina Ashley Feener, of Northport. 2012 graduate of Belfast Area High School. Daughter of Frank and Elaine Feener. Her future plans are in nursing. Her sponsors are Feener’s Tractor Service and Knight Marine Service.
Rachael Lynne Freeman, of Owls Head. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Scott and Diana Freeman. She plans to attend Husson University in the fall. Her sponsors are Cushing Diesel; employees of JBI, Owls Head; and N.S. Giles of Bangor.
Annie Nicole Gagne, of Rockland. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Sherry Gagne and Patrick Gagne of Augusta. She is employed by Clan MacLaren. She plans to attend the University of Maine in Orono in the fall. Her sponsors are PDQ-Prints Done Quickly; Barry Manor Inn; and FMC Corporation, all of Rockland; and Brooks Trap Mill of Thomaston; and F/V Deduction of Wheeler’s Bay, St. George.
Emma Mason, of Owls Head. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Rodney and Anna Mason. She plans to attend the University of Maine in Orono, majoring in bioengineering with a minor in pre-med. Then she wants to go to medical school and become a pediatric oncologist. Her sponsor is Ship to Shore Lobster Company of Owls Head.
Ashley McNeilly, of Owls Head. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Marc and Launa McNeilly. She plans to complete her education, be financially secure and buy a house. He sponsors are F/V Ole Jude, Owls Head; and Dead River Company of Bangor.
Shani Marie Morris, of Camden. 2012 graduate of Camden Hills Regional High School. Daughter of Theresa Withee and Charles Weidman. She plans to attend the University of Maine in Orono majoring in elementary education. Her sponsors are Graffam Bros.; Seafood Market of Rockport; Beggar’s Wharf; and Black Bros. Builders Inc. of Rockland.
Megan Elaine Peabody, of Rockport. 2012 graduate of Camden Hills Regional High School. Daughter of Kimberlee Graffam and Leni Gronros, and Gary and Kim Peabody. Her sponsors are Graffam Bros.; and Harborside Restaurant in Camden.
Amy Proulx, of South Thomaston. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Debby and Peter Ames and the late John Proulx. She plans to attend Thomas College for a degree in criminal justice. Her sponsors are F/V Traditions; F/V Daily Double; F/V Twilight; the Keag Store; and Jess’s Market.
Kyla-Rae Robinson, of Rockland. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Scott Robinson and Tracy Thompson. She is employed at Hannaford in Rockland. She plans to attend school to become a dog groomer and own her own business. Her sponsors are Fuller Chevrolet and GMC; and Robinson’s Waste Service of Rockland.
Jessica Ruppert, of Waldoboro. 2012 graduate of Homeschooling. Daughter of Trisha Demers and John Ruppert. She plans to attend the University of Southern Maine for a degree in social and behavioral sciences. Her sponsors are Dad’s Place in Friendship; and Jeaga Systems of Brunswick.
Ciara Renee Smalley, of Thomaston. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Brian and JeanAnn Smalley. She plans to attend Husson University for a master’s in occupational therapy. Her sponsors are Harold C. Ralph; MaryAnn and Larry Olson; and Brian Perry, all of Waldoboro; Lyman Morse Boat Builders; Thomaston Boat & Engine Works Inc.; Thomaston Grocery; Athens Mediterranean Pizzeria; McDonald’s; and Nicole Janczura and Brian and Jean Smalley, all of Thomaston.
Rose Marie Smith, of Cushing. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Michael and Rhonda Smith. She is employed at Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster. She plans to pursue a career in nursing at Southern Maine Community College. Her sponsors are Kinney Rentals; Stubby’s Auto of Thomaston; and JC Penney of Rockland.
Crystal Gail Tyndall, of South Thomaston. 2012 graduate of Oceanside High School. Daughter of Tonya Bess and Tyson Tyndall. She plans to attend the University of Maine in Augusta. Her sponsors are Brooks Trap Mill; Myrtle Street Tavern; Auto Master; J&J Lobster; and Garden Island Tanning.
Chelsea Upham, of Waldoboro. 2012 graduate of Medomak Valley High School. Daughter of Al and Deb Upham. She is employed at Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Inc. She plans to attend the University College at Rockland. Her sponsors are Lie-Nielson Toolworks of Warren; Bequ Chemin Preservation Farm; Creamer Fishing; Prock; Medomak River Community Market; and Shelley’s Flowers & Gifts, all of Waldoboro; and Redlon & Johnson and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust of Rockland.
Amanda Rose Walker, of Camden. 2012 graduate of Camden Hills Regional High School. Daughter of Ken and Sonia Walker. She is employed at Earthborn Gifts in Camden. She plans to attend the University of Tampa in Florida to study international business. Her sponsor is Luce Transportation of Hope.































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