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
It Was Warmer on Christmas Than It Was on the 4th of July in Parts of Maine
Here's your Maine weather fun fact for the day. According to our friends at the National Weather Service in Gray, it was warmer on Christmas Day 2020 than it was this past 4th of July in Augusta. Yup. The high temperature in our state Capital was 57 degrees on Sunday... which ties the lowest ma…
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.
Mainer’s Epic Challenge to Run Every Road, Trail and Alley in Portland East of 295 Is a Su…
We found this amazing quarantine project on Reddit and had to share. The Quarantine Project? To run every street, trail, and alleyway on Portland's peninsula. If it was on Google Maps, and east of I-295, it had to be run. On March 16th, 2020, this person started. They finished it in May 2020. T…
People Are Coming From Miles Around To Visit This Incredible Vegan Ice Cream Shop in Portl…
If you are Vegan or can't have dairy, it's really tough not being able to enjoy an ice cream cone on a hot summer day in Maine. Some people have NEVER had ice cream because of their diet needs. Sticky Sweet to the rescue!
Portland’s First Friday Art Walk Makes a Triumphant Return July 2
We missed 15 First Fridays because of the pandemic, so we all have some catching up to do! Over 3,000 people come downtown on the first Friday of each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.
This Scary Experiment With A Stuffy Shows How Dangerous A Maine Heatwave Can Be
It's officially a heatwave in Portland. Three days with temperatures reaching at least 90 degrees. For many Maine towns, it is the fourth day of 90 plus temperatures. We hope all of you are staying healthy and hydrated. And keeping our kids and animals safe from the heat. Our friends at the Nat…
Will Today Be One Of The All-Time Hottest Days in Portland, Maine?
We've had a pretty warm June here in Maine. Back on the 8th, we hit 94 degrees. Today and tomorrow we are in the 90's with a Heat index at 100 degrees. Is this a sign of things to come for the summer? Our friends at the Farmers' Almanac call for a warm and stormy summer, with temperat…
Inspired! 2021 Is Not the First Big 4th of July Comeback for Portland, Maine
July 4th, 1886, was supposed to be a huge celebration in Portland. This would be the first Independence Day since the troops had returned home from fighting in the Civil War. A huge parade, fireworks, and a circus featuring a real hippopotamus were just some of the activities planned for the day. I…
It’s Artists, Farmers, and Foodies at This Fantastic Open-Air Market In Portland, Maine
Portland has totally come alive this summer. We found a very cool open-air market this past weekend, and it's a must-do destination. The East End Vend is on the corner of Congress Street and Washington Avenue in downtown Portland.
Using Old License Plates To Hold Together a Lawnmower? This Is Just So ‘Maine’
We guarantee this photo is the most Maine thing you will see all week. Yup, more Maine than a beautiful sunrise over Casco Bay. More Maine than any lighthouse photo. This photo, of a mower deck being held together by two State of Maine license plates, is PURE Maine.
You Can Say You’re A Real Mainer If You Have THIS In You Vehicle
Search the back of your vehicle, and I am guessing that somewhere, either under the driver's seat or wayyy in the back or in the trunk, you will find one of the true testaments that make a Mainer. It measures 11.5 by 15 inches. It is the iconic Maine Atlas and Gazetteer.
Free Live Music Is Happening All Over Portland, Maine on Monday
Get ready to hear live music wherever you go in Portland on Monday, June 21st. It is Make Music Portland Day. This is part of an international free music day with events happening from New York to Paris. Live performances will happen across the peninsula everywhere in Portland on Monday, and it'…
This Outdoor Pool in Portland Just Opened and Is Perfect for a Family Swim
Great news today from our friends at the Portland Parks and Rec Department. The outdoor Kiwanis Community Pool is now open for the summer! It's going to be so great to be able to take our kids back to the pool this summer, and the Kiwanis Pool, which is located next to the Water District and t…
All Aboard Portland, Maine’s Beer Train!
Reason number 3672 that we love Portland, Maine? The Beer Train! The great folks at the Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland are putting on another of their monthly "Rails and Ales" event this Friday. Start your weekend by coming downtown, riding on the Narrow Gauge, and tossing back a few br…
Can These Challenging Lobster ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions Stump Even the Smartest Mainer?
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.
Your Kids Will Love This New Windham, Maine Playground Right Near a Little Beach
There's nothing better than being a kid during the summer and playing on a playground. Unless, of course, it's a BRAND NEW playground, and then that's the ultimate. And that's what the kids in Windham have with a beautiful new playground in Dundee Park. The Grand Opening of the p…