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
Maine’s Greatest Hard Rock Band of All Time-Twisted Roots
We are looking back at the legendary rock and roll bands of Portland. If you were in Portland and into the hard stuff in the '90s and 2000s, then you were a disciple of Twisted Roots. Or as we called them, TFR...Twisted F'ing Roots! These guys were as good as it got and were one of the Por…
Maine Black Bears Are Awake-Here’s How To Keep Them Out of Your Yard
Maine has the largest population of black bears in the continental United States. About 30,000 bears inhabit our state. Now, it's spring in Maine and our black bears are awake...and hungry!
How Close Did German Submarines Get to Portland Harbor in WWII?
If you've ever been to Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth or to Peaks Island, you've seen the remnants of gun batteries and lookout towers. These were used in WW1 and especially in WW2 to protect Portland Harbor. You may think that World War II was fought far away from Maine, so you may be su…
Why Are the Fire Hydrants in South Portland Different Colors?
Did you know there are over 600 fire hydrants in South Portland? The Portland Water District is responsible for providing the water. We were driving around our beloved 04106 this week and noticed that the fire hydrants are different colors. We knew it meant something! Luckily our heroes at the Sout…
The 10 Types of Vehicles That Don’t Have to Get Inspected in Maine
You may have heard that the Maine Legislature Transportation Committee decided last week that we STILL need to get our cars and trucks inspected. Maine is one of only 16 states in the USA where car safety inspections still happen annually. The State loves the money and the police say it makes the ro…
7 Incredible Events That Happened at The Expo in Portland, Maine
The Portland Exposition Building, officially the James A. Banks Sr. Exposition Building, but known to most as "The Expo" opened in 1915. It's the second-oldest arena in continuous operation in the USA, which alone makes it pretty historic. We've all been to the Expo for a middle…
There Used to Be a Canal That Connected Portland to Sebago Lake
There's been a lot of talk this past week about the Suez Canal. The container ship Even Given was stuck for days, costing companies billions of dollars in lost revenue. It's been a real crisis at the Suez Canal. Did you know that in the 19th century, Portland had a big canal? It was call…
What Happens If the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland Gets Stuck and Can’t Open for an Oncoming…
Did you know that our Portland harbor is the second-largest tonnage seaport in New England and the second-largest oil port on the East Coast? We have a lot of BIG ships that enter our harbor. These tankers are 550 feet long and weigh 23,000 TONS. That's a lot of momentum, so, it's NOT that…
Here’s The Updated List of Resturant Takeout, Delivery and Closures in Portland, Maine
With the weekend here, it's a good time for you to support a Portland bar and restaurant with some takeout or delivery. No cooking this weekend, yayyy!
Here’s Where All of Maine’s 25 Roundabouts and Rotaries Are Located
Did you know that Maine has 25 different traffic roundabouts and rotaries throughout the state? And yes, there's a big difference between a roundabout and a rotary. While they both move traffic around in a circle, rotaries are made to keep traffic moving at a constant speed while roundabouts ar…
Stay In A Magical Maine Tree House with Its Own Wood-Fired Cedar Hot Tub
Can anyone say "glamping"? This super-cool treehouse in Maine could be a perfect getaway for you. Imagine, being UP THERE. We found this place in beautiful Georgetown, Maine and we can't wait to show it to you.
Maine’s Iconic Estes Lobster House Will Not Open This Summer
Sad news from Dawn and John Bernier, owners of Estes Lobster House in Harpswell. The couple has decided not to reopen Estes this summer.
This Driver Allegedly Gave Westbrook, Maine, Police a False Name, and It Didn’t Go Well
It's pretty much a good rule of thumb. When you get pulled over by the police you give your real name. Now, don't get me wrong. There have been plenty of occasions (not law-enforcement related) when I have given my friend's name and not mine. But those situations were pretty much all …
We Know He’s Wearing a Mask, But Can You Help Auburn, Maine Police ID This Man?
Remember the old days, you know, 2019? There was no way in hell that you could walk into some stores with a mask on. And if you SAW someone with a mask on, you would stay the heck away and probably warn the manager. Now, almost everyone is wearing a mask, which is a good thing if you are a thief. Es…
Is It COVID or Just Your Usual Maine Spring Allergies? Here’s How To Tell the Difference.
Spring is here and that means allergy season. The pollen is starting to kick in from the pollen in oak, pine, and maple trees. Of course, all of this as we still deal with the pandemic. Now, I don't know about you but if I'm being honest I must admit that whenever I get ANYTHING that isn&a…
Towns in Maine Named After Places in the Bible
Maine has over 500 cities, towns, and plantations. You already know that Maine has over 40 of those towns named after other cities and countries; Norway, Paris, Denmark, Sweden, Belfast, China, etc. But did you know that Maine has a bunch of places that are named after places referenced in the Holy …