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
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-bu…
Maine’s Bob Marley Roasts The Jeff Bezos Spaceshot
Our great friend Bob Marley had us absolutely rolling in the studios today when we saw this video of him talking about the Jeff Bezos trip to "outta space" Now, Bobby makes fun of everybody (including us) so don't get all upset if you're a big Bezos or Amazon fan. Bob made some …
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 ha…
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 s…
The Butler Is Not Included When You Buy This Million Dollar Manor House in Maine
This beautiful manor home in Bath is unlike any home we have ever seen in Maine. It's right out of Jane Austen or Downton Abbey! You could be the Lord or Lady of this beautiful property this is for sale for $1.3 million.
They Did It! 4 Mainers Walk In Their Fathers’ Footsteps From South Portland to Fenway
Denise Payette-Holmes, Peter Wildes, Link Erskine, and Joe McHugh left South Portland at Noon this past Tuesday and landed at Fenway Sunday afternoon before the Sox-Phillies game. They braved 95-degree temperatures, tropical storm Elsa, numerous blisters, sore muscles, and Massachusetts drivers to c…
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…
Fenway or Bust! Update on the Mainers Walking From South Portland to Fenway
UPDATE; The crew got to Arundel, Maine yesterday. About 10 miles ahead of where they thought they would land. A nice first day! Today, they hope to get to Wells. The fundraising is going really well too. The initial goal of $20,000 has been blown away. As has the updated goal of $30,000. So now, the…
Your Kids Are Going to Love ‘Maine Backyard Campout’ Weekend
Now, this sounds like fun! Maine is putting on its second annual "Backyard Campout Weekend" to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. This event is a great way for families to enjoy the great outdoors...right in their own backyard. And the cool thing is, everyone will be backyard c…
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."
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.
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…