On February 23, 1967, across the Great Pond at Abbey Road Studios, The Beatles were recording "Lovely Rita" for Sgt. Pepper. Meanwhile, at the Augusta General Hospital, I let out my first cry to the world. Twenty years later, I played "Lovely Rita" on the radio station I grew up with, WBLM. Taking over the Night Flight for the Captain, who moved to host The WBLM Morning Show, a teenage dream was realized. I'm a dyed-in-wool Mainah. In the '80s at Cony High School, I had a different colored Blimp t-shirt for each day of the week. When I'm not rockin' live with BLM, I'm rockin' at home in Westbrook with my wife, Sherry, and sons, Sam and Carter. Rip it hahd weekday afternoons at work and on the way home! Like me on Facebook! And remember, if the conniption fits, wear it!
The Guru
WATCH: Portland Snow Removal Film From About 80 Years Ago
It sure does appear that it did indeed snow way more in the olden days.
Blimp Time-Hop: Billy Joel Has 3rd Maine Sellout At CCCC In 1987
It happened 34 years ago this week, just prior to his historic concerts in Russia that summer.
Send Cards To A Falmouth WWII Veteran Who Turns 102 This Month
Let's use the powerful size of the our audience (you guys) and make this a celebration that will fill him with lots of love from all over Blimpville.
Brace Yourself For Brutal Cold This Weekend In Maine
You know, that Maine winter cold that just punches you right in the face as soon as you step outside.
Hey Mainers Apple Says Update Your iPhones & iPads ASAP
According to News Center Maine, Apple is strongly recommending that people who use iPhones and iPads, perform a software update immediately.
Funny Maine Song For When The Heating Fuel Is Gone
The Flooded Cellar boys hilariously lament the stinky business of making sure the house stays warm when the fuel is all gone. "Oil tanks empty and I'm low on cash so I gotta go make that Diesel Dash!"
Watch The Just Released Preview For Maine Cabin Masters Season 6
With all the anticipation for the first episode of Season 6 starting on Monday night February, you're damn right we want to see this 4 minute preview of what we can look forward to.
Susan’s Celebrates 32 Years In Portland With 32 Cent Fish N Chips
We have a feeling that fans all over Southern Maine are going be glad to hear that this is back again this year. The first 32 cent fish n chips of the month starts next week.
Blimp Time Hop: ZZ Top/Black Crowes Sold-Out At CCCC In 1991
We remember some dancers from Mark's Showplace joined Billy, Dusty, and Frank onstage for the song, Give It Up. A hot couple January nights in Blimpville was just the 'voodoo healin' we all needed.
Only In Maine: The World’s Largest Redneck Ice Fishing Machine
It is absolutely mind-blowing how these dubbahs in Mt. Vernon created the "World's Largest Redneck Fishing Machine", the "Fish-O-Matic". To make it, they utilized a kids bike, ironing boards, a 12-volt battery, and more unused stuff from the yahd. There's even a friggin' catapult.
Blimp Time Hop: When Steve Perry Called The WBLM Morning Show
Celebrate his 72nd birthday by listening to the historic moment right here. Steve Perry tells us the beautiful, heartbreaking story of how he returned to making music after his nearly 25 year absence.
Mainers Can Put Inauguration Day Bernie Right in Their Yard
We can put the Vermont Senator and former Presidential candidate anywhere we want with this wicked cool site called Bernie Sits. I could and have literally been doing this for hours now. I gets quite addicting and after all, a little bit of bundled-up Bernie everywhere is a good thing.
Police Say Missing Maine Woman Has Been Found
According to a Facebook post by the Oakland Maine Police Department, 29-year-old Janie Mullins "has been located."
Wicked Funny: The Civil War Story Of Maine’s ‘Goodest’ Boy
Hear the story of a Civil War hero named Major. The remarkable Maine history lesson is brought to life with some very cool animation.
Blimp Time-Hop: Last 1980s Show For KISS With Makeup In Portland
We’ve actually got a couple of occasions in Kisstory to celebrate today at WBLM.
Easy To Understand Ice Safety Guidelines For Mainers To Consider
You may have noticed that the colder air is back this week. That should be a big help to getting the top layers out there solid enough to venture on to. However, our friends at the National Weather Service in Gray remind us that "Ice is never 100% safe."