I must be the luckiest guy in the world to be able to captain one of the greatest rock stations in the USA! I’ve been on the Blimp for over 30 years, and no two days have ever been the same. I think that’s what gets me up at the crack of dawn. I call Blimp listeners “friends I’ve never met,” and it’s true. We share a common bond of living in Maine and a passion for Rock and Roll. It’s great to work with so many local charities and businesses as well. I'm wicked proud to represent Townsquare Media as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Maine Association of Broadcasters and as a board member of NESCom at Husson University. Thank you for all the years, and here’s to many more!
The Captain
Here Are Some of The Coolest Drone Photos of Portland, Maine
Don't you love looking at drone shots of places you know and love? It gives your place some new perspective! Our friends at Sky High Maine are the kings of the drone shot in Maine. We've put together a bunch of their very best aerial shots with links to the full drone video. Enjoy!
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13 Fictional Maine Towns from Movies, TV, and Books You Wish You Could Visit
There are over 700 Maine cities and towns. But some of the most famous Maine towns are not even real. They are fictitious places used in popular movies, books, and TV shows. Some places you would swear were real...Crabapple Cove has GOT to be an actual place in Maine! Nope
Maine Mega Quiz- 50 Questions About Maine That Were Asked on ‘Jeopardy!’
What is Drama, Alex? There has been so much drama of late on 'Jeopardy!'. A rotating list of guests hosts. Permanent hosts, and Executive Producers having to step down. Contestants with heavy criticism of the aforementioned guest hosts. Wow...
See The Vaccination Rate For The School Staff At Your Maine School
The State of Maine has released its latest data on vaccination rates for school staff across Maine. You can search on the dashboard for any school, public, private, charter, magnet, town academies, and career/technical schools. The numbers are for those who are FULLY vaccinated.
Where Were You on 9/11?: New Englanders Share Stories, Memories from September 11, 2001
September 11, 2001. A day in history, not unlike December 7, 1941 (Pearl Harbor) or November 22, 1963 (JFK Assassination). These are the days of infamy that beg the question-"Where were you?"
30 Spots In Maine That Are Being Praised With The Best Customer Service
We recently asked you to tell us some of the places around our state that had great customer service. We had hundreds of responses, and have highlighted 30 different businesses here. Some of these businesses are big and statewide. But many are "Mom and Pop" local shops, and we think they should et their moment in the sun
See What the Inside Of Portland’s B&M Baked Bean Plant Looks Like Before It’s Gone
We are sad to hear this week that the B&M Baked Bean Plant in Portland is going away. The spot will be taken over by the Roux Institute as its new campus site. For over 150 years, Mainers have been working and producing world-champion baked beans, and the thought of driving by the plant on 295 and not seeing (or smelling) B&M beans have left Mainers waxing nostalgic.
40 Things People Say That Make Mainers Roll Their Eyes
It's amazing how little people from away know about Maine. Many people don't know that we are even a state! Many have little clue when it comes to lobsters, moose, tides, weather, Stephen King, George Bush, Moxie, Camp Wood. deer, buoys, winter, and the list goes on and on. We asked a bunch of you the silliest or craziest thing people from away have asked you about Maine. What you told us shocked us, appalled us, and made us laugh so wicked hard we fell off our barstool.
Watch What Summer at Old Orchard Beach, Maine Looked Like in the 1960’s
Summer is certainly flying by! Have you and your family made your annual pilgrimage to OOB yet? Old Orchard Beach has a population of about 9000 that swells to over 75,000 during the summer. And if you didn't get your OOB arcade-beach-bars-shopping-eating-pier fries-pizza-swimming-sunbathing-bumper car-palace-playland vibe on last summer because of the pandemic, then let's go in 2021!
What Do The Bezos Spaceship and This Giant Rocket in New Hampshire Have in Common?
If you travel to Warren, New Hampshire, you won't be able to miss the gigantic rocket in the middle of the town square. This 8-ton Redstone rocket was given to the town in 1971 when the U.S. government discontinued its mission. Some towns have nice Civil War cannons in the square, but Warren has a REAL showstopper!
This rocket in Warren has a wonderful connection to the Jeff Bezos rocket that lifted off today in the Texas desert to make space travel history.
Red Sox Superstars That Have Done Rehab Stints With the Portland Sea Dogs
With Red Sox pitching ace Chris Sale scheduled to pitch at Hadlock Field on Tuesday, we went back to the Sea Dog archives to see what other Red Sox stars have come to Portland for rehabilitation stints. Basically, when a player returns to play after being injured or after surgery, the Red Sox will send a player to Portland to get them back in the groove. This gives the fans a rare opportunity to see a mega-star right here in Portland. And we've seen some massive Sox stars over the years.
Brave Mainers Walking All the Way to Fenway Park Are Now In Massachusettes!
We have an update from the crew walking from Maine to Fenway Park. They are through Maine and New Hampshire and are in Massachusetts. Way ahead of schedule, and there's a good reason why. And the reason is Elsa. The Fantastic Four wanted to get ahead of their schedule as they know the remnants of tropical storm Elsa will be moving through New England. NOT great weather for a 110-mile stroll. These four brave Mainers are replicating a walk THEIR FATHERS did 48 years ago. All for a great cause-The Jimmy Fund.
Generous $400 Tip Left for Server at Taste of Maine Restaurant in Woolwich
It was a very special 4th of July weekend for a server at the legendary Taste of Maine restaurant. A wicked kind-hearted person left a $400 tip on a $399.42 bill. The bill had an additional message of "Happy 4th, so glad to be back."
4 Mainers Are About To Walk from Maine to Fenway…Just Like Their Fathers Did 48 Years Ago
in 1973, four men, Norm Payette, Wilbur Wildes, Ge Erskine, and Dave McHugh, walked from South Portland to Fenway Park to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. Now, 48 years later, the children of these men will be replicating that walk to pay homage to their Dads.
Can These Challenging Lobster ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions Stump Even the Smartest New Englander?
We went back into the Jeopardy! archives and found all the questions about LOBSTERS. Whether you live in Maine or are visiting, you will find these questions pretty tough! These are actual questions that were used on the show.
Here’s How To Find The Location Of All the Wonderful Farmers’ Markets In Maine
Did you know there are over 13,000 farmers in our state? And that there are over 115 Farmers' Markets during the summer in Maine? We really missed going to Farmer's Markets last summer, as they are such an important part of Maine life. So it's wonderful to see them back!