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
OK, Here’s When Spring REALLY Starts in Maine
Happy Spring Equinox! Spring officially kicks in at 5:59 Maine time on Wednesday, March 19th. But we Mainers know Spring...real Spring....is still aways away. How do you define Spring
How Does Maine Stack Up To The Rest Of The USA In WORDLE?
Everyone seems to be crazy for the WORDLE. If you don't know, WORDLE is a game (now owned by the New York Times) in which you have six attempts to figure out a five-letter word. Millions of people around the world play the game daily. We wondered how Mainers were stacking up to the rest of the world when it came to our WORDLE acumen. I mean, MAINE is a FIVE-LETTER Word!
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...
Here Are 60 Songs That Mainers Say They Want to Be the Last Song They Ever Hear
We've all had that discussion about what our last meal would be. The latest polling says ice cream, steak, pizza, lobster, hamburger, and spaghetti are top answers by the way. But what about your last song? What would be the last song you would want to hear? We asked Mainers on Facebook for their response, and we got hundreds of them.
Here’s How Close Nazi Submarines Got To Portland Harbor
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 surprised how close those nasty Nazis really got.
What Road in Maine Has the Highest Speed Limit East of the Mississippi?
To really open it up anywhere east of the Mississippi River, you need to be in Maine The speed limit is 75 mph on the stretch of I-95 between Old Town and Houlton.
Do You Remember When Maine Had Those Wicked Cool Service Merchandise Stores?
Here's a throwback for you. SERVICE MERCHANDISE. Do you remember the store? Maine had a handful of them back in the day. I remember being on the South Portland and Lewiston stores and we thought they were THE FUTURE of retail!
Did You Know There’s a Big Piece of Russian History in Portland, Maine?
If you are walking around Portland's Old Port, you may stumble upon a historic landmark. A piece of the actual Berlin Wall!
Watch These Mainers Battle Each Other in Armored Combat
The great Tegan Wright has come out with a new docu-series called "Odd Balls." The premiere episode is a doozy!
Holy Cannoli! You Can Now Get Boston’s Modern Pastry in Portland
It's a Maine Foodie Miracle! Incredible baked delights from World Famous Modern Pastry are now available in Portland! Micucci's Italian Grocery on India Street in Portland gave us the good news on Facebook:
Need A PCR Test? Still Hundreds of Spots Open at Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena
Even though COVID rates are going down in Maine, there is still a great need for testing. Especially if you need a PCR test where you can get results back quickly. The Cross Insurance Center in Portland is open for testing, and there are hundreds of slots available.
“You’ve Been Hit!” The History of Portland, Maine’s Valentine’s Day Phantom
Since 1976, a mysterious group of phantoms, or bandits, have shown their love for Portland by putting up hearts of all shapes and sizes around town on Valentine's Day. The identity of the Phantom is one of the best-kept secrets evah.
Excited for the Winter Olympics? Here Are Two Places Where You Can Try Curling in Maine
Is There Curling In Maine?
Oh yes! There are over 25,000 people who curl in the US. In Maine, there are several curling clubs that invite folks from all skill levels to come together and enjoy this fun winter sport.
Get Stoked For the Biggest Winter Fireworks Show Maine Has Ever Seen
This awesome addition to Carnaval ME will help kick off the event on February 17th. Be there at 7 pm and then stay for a live concert from Maine's own Ghost of Paul Revere. Carnaval ME announced the good news this week.
Snow and Sleet Totals From Friday’s Messy Maine Storm
Thanks to the data from our friends at the National Weather Service in Gray, we have snow totals from Friday. Because of all the sleet, we've included sleet accumulations as well. Good luck with cleaning up!
Tom Brady Officially Announces His Retirement from Football
After 22 seasons, veteran quarterback and former New England Patriot Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the game of football on February 1, 2022. He was a 7-time Super Bowl champion.