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 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.
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.
30 Spots In Maine That Are Being Praised With The Best Customer Service
We recently asked you to tell us some of the places around our state that had great customer service. We had hundreds of responses, and have highlighted 30 different businesses here. Some of these businesses are big and statewide. But many are "Mom and Pop" local shops, and we think they should et their moment in the sun
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.
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-bumper car-palace-playland vibe on last summer because of the pandemic, then let's go in 2021!
The “Welcome To Maine” Guys Invade OOB and All Hell Breaks Loose
We have a brand new episode of Maine's favorite and funniest knuckleheads, Troy and Mark, and their spot-on take on the Pine Tree State with Welcome To Maine. The boys survived their close call with fireworks this month and have made the trip down to Old Orchard Beach. These dubbahs hung out at the iconic Pier in OOB, slugged a few cold ones back, learned some new curse words en francais, and enlightened and entertained us with the good, the bad, and the ugly of OOB. Hilarious!
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.
Fairfield, Maine Police Officer Wrangling Cute Pigs To Safety Is the Most Maine Thing of the Week
The "Most Maine Thing of The Week" Award goes to Officer Dugas at the Fairfield Police Department. Office Dugas was dispatched this week to help save some wayward little piggies. Our local hero did it with a smile on his face.
Watch These Brave Maine Kids Talk About Their Rugged Road to Recovery From Substance Abuse
"Voices of Hope" is a brilliant new 12-part documentary about the struggles of Maine young people with Substance Abuse Disorder. This locally produced series follows the rugged road to recovery of several young Mainers. In 2020, there were over 500 fatal overdoses in Maine and likely 2,000 non-fatal overdoses. Unfortunately, the trend so far in 2021 is even higher.
Everything You Need To Know About Surfing in Maine in 2021
Whether you are a beginner or a pro, the summer is here and it's time to Hang Ten. Here's a brief rundown of some beaches to check out, some surf shops to get your gear, and the current surf conditions for the state.
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.
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 Bible? Here's what we've found so far. Maybe you can help us add to this list.
You Know It’s Time To Buy A New Truck In Maine When…
I totally understand that we Mainers are frugal. That we will get every nickel out of our homes, our equipment, and our vehicles. Especially during these COVID times, when there's sometimes not a lot of money to go around. But you need to know when to say "When." Over the years my wife has literally watched me run down the street in tears as a tow truck would take away my old car to the junk pile. "Maybe I could get another year out of her... " So I totally empathize with the owner of this vehicle that our heroes at the Maine State Police pulled over this week.
You Have $510,000 – Which One of These Maine Homes Will You Buy?
It's always fun to cruise around Zillow and dream. Heck, sometimes the only place I "go" these pandemic days is Zillow. Today we are playing a little real estate version of "Would You Rather..."
You have $510,000. I know, just pretend...
Do You Know Maine’s “Good Samaritan” Law?
Did you know Maine has a Good Samaritan Law? The "good samaritan" phrase goes back to biblical times and means a person that is helpful or charitable. You can learn about the Parable of the Good Samaritan HERE.
Incredible Questions Drivers Ask Toll Collectors on the Maine Turnpike
There are 90 million vehicle trips on the Maine Turnpike each year. Many of those people are from away. The Maine Turnpike Authority posted a great throwback post from 2000 where they told us some of the incredible and hilarious questions people ask the wonderful toll operators working the tolls on the turnpike. There are some real doozies.