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
Why Did People Throw Hundreds of Pairs of Underwear at a Maine Mariners Game?
Yesterday at the Mariners, fans were urged to buy a new package of underwear and bring it to the game. When the first goal by the Mariners was scored, everyone tossed their package of underwear down on the ice. Fun, right? And it was all for a great cause, as all the underwear was scooped up and donated to Preble Street.
This Handy Guide Will Help You Figure Out What Maine Animal Made Tracks in the Snow
I have always wanted to learn more about animal tracks....for educational (and survival) purposes, and now thanks to our friends at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, I can! The department posted a handy-dandy Animal Track Guide.
You Won’t Believe What The Furthest Town On Earth Is From Augusta, Maine
t's called the Antipode. Dig a hole through the center of the Earth to get to the exact opposite point on the planet, and that's your antipode. The antipode for our beautiful city of Augusta is just off the coast of Australia.
“Carnaval Maine” Epic 10-Day Winter Festival Is Coming to Portland
Get ready for the biggest winter festival in Portland, Maine history. Carnaval Maine is coming to Portland's Eastern Promenade February 17-22 for 10 days of food, live music, art installations, light shows, a rail jam competition by Sunday River, and more.
Here Are Some of The Coolest Drone Photos of Portland
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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DEBATE! What Do Mainers Call The Patch of Grass Between the Sidewalk and the Road?
Can we not agree on anything as a society? Does EVERYTHING have to be a polarizing subject? It seems so, right down to the silly patch of grass that lies between a sidewalk and a street. I have never given this any thought, but it seems many people have, and there is a great debate on what to call this grassy section.
Here’s the Location of Every Working Payphone in Portland, Maine
When was the last time you used a payphone?
Do You Remember the Legendary Zootz Nightclub in Portland, Maine?
Back in the '80s and early '90s, the coolest, hippest place to be in Portland was Zootz Nightclub. The club was at the top of Forest Avenue, downtown, and hosted all kinds of great bands and DJs. In fact, Zootz was one of the first clubs around where the DJs were headliners. Zootz had a super-inclusive vibe; it had an all-ages night every Friday night and was LGBTQ-friendly. Zootz had the magic-a place where you could let your freak flag fly and feel safe that you could be the person you wanted to be. A special place to dance and make friends. This was Portland's Hang Out. Kris Clark was the founder, owner, and operator behind Zootz until around 1994.
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.
Start Your Weekend With A Free Outdoor Concert Friday on Portland’s Monument Square
Are you ready for some free, live music to start your weekend? Come on down to Portland's First Friday Art Walk this Friday, October,1. 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.
Here’s What Pats Fans Have To Say To Tom Brady As He Returns to Gillette
The great Fitzy wandered into the Gilette Stadium parking lot this past week to ask tailgating Pats fans on what message they had for Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski as they return to New England this Sunday night. The dynamic duo led the Patriots to glory, so the emotions are running high as our guys, now our enemy, come back to the place where it all happened.
Maine YouTube TV Viewers May Not Get the Patriots-Bucs Game on Sunday
No biggie. Just the biggest regular-season game in the history of the NFL. Tom Brady, who spent 20 years and garnered six Super Bowl rings, comes back to Gillette to face his old team and the coach that many believe was the reason for his departure to become Florida Man. This is epic. Shakespearian. With the entire nation watching.
Fake Maine Towns From Movies and TV Shows
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
A New Golf-Themed Sports Bar Is Coming to Portland
If you love sports bars and golf then we have big news for you. X-Golf Portland is coming to Portland in early 2022. X-Golf is a golf-themed sports bar and restaurant that will be downtown Portland at 101 York Street.
Tired Of WORDLE? Try These Maine-Based Jeopardy Questions Instead
We went back and searched the Jeopardy archives to find all the questions that concern Maine. These 50 questions have all been asked on actual Jeopardy! shows.
Some of these questions...excuse me, answers, are easy. Some are wicked hard. We have 50 of them for you right here...
The 10 Greatest Songs of All Time That Mention Maine
The Rolling Stone 500 got us thinking about all the great MAINE songs. Songs that mention our great state in the lyrics. You would think that with all the amazing people, places, (and tourists) that have experienced Maine, that there would be a ZILLION songs that would include Maine in their lyrics.