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
Portland, Maine Classic Rock Radio Event Heard In Over 1000 Cities Around the World
We wrapped up our annual A to Z today with "Zoot Suit" by the High Numbers. Thanks to you, this year's journey through the legendary Blimp archives was our biggest and best ever. With more and more of you listening on the WBLM app, we set new records for our streaming audience. WBLM&a…
It’s Artists, Farmers, and Foodies at This Fantastic Open-Air Market In Portland, Maine
Portland has totally come alive this summer. We found a very cool open-air market this past weekend, and it's a must-do destination. The East End Vend is on the corner of Congress Street and Washington Avenue in downtown Portland.
Using Old License Plates To Hold Together a Lawnmower? This Is Just So ‘Maine’
We guarantee this photo is the most Maine thing you will see all week. Yup, more Maine than a beautiful sunrise over Casco Bay. More Maine than any lighthouse photo. This photo, of a mower deck being held together by two State of Maine license plates, is PURE Maine.
You Can Say You’re A Real Mainer If You Have THIS In You Vehicle
Search the back of your vehicle, and I am guessing that somewhere, either under the driver's seat or wayyy in the back or in the trunk, you will find one of the true testaments that make a Mainer. It measures 11.5 by 15 inches. It is the iconic Maine Atlas and Gazetteer.
Free Live Music Is Happening All Over Portland, Maine on Monday
Get ready to hear live music wherever you go in Portland on Monday, June 21st. It is Make Music Portland Day. This is part of an international free music day with events happening from New York to Paris. Live performances will happen across the peninsula everywhere in Portland on Monday, and it'…
It’s Still Going! Here Are Some WBLM A to Z Fun Facts
A to Z is still going strong! Thanks for all the great feedback and for taking this Classic Rock Journey with us through the Blimp Archives. Check out some cool A to Z Fun Facts.
This Outdoor Pool in Portland Just Opened and Is Perfect for a Family Swim
Great news today from our friends at the Portland Parks and Rec Department. The outdoor Kiwanis Community Pool is now open for the summer! It's going to be so great to be able to take our kids back to the pool this summer, and the Kiwanis Pool, which is located next to the Water District and t…
Watch the Hilarious Blimp A to Z Movie Trailer – “Archives of Darkeness”
Where are the Blimp Archives? Legend has it that the treasure trove of Classic Rock is housed in the basement of our beautiful and wonderful home at One City Center. Now, if you've ever BEEN to the basement of One City Center, you know it can be a dark and scary place. You never know who you mi…
All Aboard Portland, Maine’s Beer Train!
Reason number 3672 that we love Portland, Maine? The Beer Train! The great folks at the Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland are putting on another of their monthly "Rails and Ales" event this Friday. Start your weekend by coming downtown, riding on the Narrow Gauge, and tossing back a few br…
Look What We Found In Maine’s Largest Collection Of Rock Memorabilia
There's much more than just music in the WBLM A to Z archives. There are a whole plethora of amazing Maine rock and roll memorabilia. As we were digging through one of the largest Classic Rock collections in the world doing A to Z, we came across these gems.
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.
South Portland Clarifies Hinckley Park Dog Leash Rules
There was some confusion today for dog owners at South Portland's Hinckley Park. A new, much-argued, leash law was thought to have gone into effect today. That, it seems, is not the case.
Watch This Plane Land on the Roof of the Augusta, Maine Civic Center In This Fun Flight Si…
We found this wicked cool flight simulator video of someone attempting to land a plane on the Augusta Civic Center. Don't worry; it's not real. Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2020 incredibly recreates the entire topography of the Earth in 3D and adds in local weather elements to boot. …
The Blue Angels Are Back! Here’s What It Looked Like the Last Time They Were in Maine
Today, we heard the great news that the iconic and heroic Blue Angels are coming back to Maine in 2021. With their incredible acrobatic feats and formations, the Angels will return to the Great State of Maine Air Show on September 4 and 5. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who have been flying since the en…
Your Kids Will Love This New Windham, Maine Playground Right Near a Little Beach
There's nothing better than being a kid during the summer and playing on a playground. Unless, of course, it's a BRAND NEW playground, and then that's the ultimate. And that's what the kids in Windham have with a beautiful new playground in Dundee Park. The Grand Opening of the p…
Here Are the 5 Hottest Days Of All Time In Portland, Maine
Hot enough for ya? Sorry, we had to do that. But, yes, it is indeed hot enough for us. Monday's high of 94 in Portland was not a record (we missed it by ONE degree) but it was the second earliest time it has hit 94 degrees in 80 years. Is this a sign of things to come for the summer?