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Bono's Ambition
Bono's Ambition
Bono's Ambition
Lots of chatter this week with U2 shock-releasing a new album on us; "Songs of Innocence." Even more shocking was HOW they did it...in tandem with the release of the new Iphone and Apple Watch. The album was automatically downloaded into 500 million ITunes user's libraries...
Have You Been Here?
Have You Been Here?
Have You Been Here?
Where the heck in Maine is this? I think it's wicked cool! I came upon this monstrosity during weekend adventures with my kids.  Here's one hint for you....it is the biggest of it's kind in the US. So....what is it and where is it? If you know the answer, let us know below...
Take a Coffee Nap [VIDEO]
Take a Coffee Nap [VIDEO]
Take a Coffee Nap [VIDEO]
Being on the BLM Morning Show means we get up at an ungodly hour. It also means that to be able to function in the "real world" that we are forced to perfect the Art of The Nap. I an fortunate to be able to pretty much konk out anyplace, anytime, anywhere...
Want to See Tom Petty?
Want to See Tom Petty?
Want to See Tom Petty?
You want 'em. We got 'em. One last pair of GREAT seats to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers this Sunday in a sold-out show in Portland. Celeste will hook you up on Friday at Jimmy the Greeks in South Portland between 6 and 8pm. Then the Captain will personally hand you your tickets as you go in to the show on Sunday...
All 3 of Captain’s Ice Bucket Challenges DONE! [VIDEO]
All 3 of Captain’s Ice Bucket Challenges DONE! [VIDEO]
All 3 of Captain’s Ice Bucket Challenges DONE! [VIDEO]
I'm wicked proud to say that the fine people I nominated for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge have come through bigtime. The great Geoff Iacuessa-Exec VP and GM for our Portland Sea Dogs not only accepted my challenge, but took it to a whole new level with his amazing Front Office staff...
Portland's Party Central
Portland's Party Central
Portland's Party Central
This place is gonna ROCK. Thompson's Point in Portland. The site of our Clash Bash and BBQ on Saturday. Our Digital Editor Bob Cook and I took a field trip to check out the sight this week.
Captain’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge [VIDEO]
Captain’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge [VIDEO]
Captain’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge [VIDEO]
So I got nominated for ALS  the Ice Bucket Challenge from Andrew Govatsos and Andy Grammer. Celeste won't get her T-Shirt wet without getting paid so I took one for the Blimp Morning Show. My nominations? Celeste's husband Mark, Geoff Iacuessa-the Executive Vice-President and GM of our Portland Sea Dogs and my 84 year-old mother, Alice Ivy...
Was It a Bed-In or Just a Rockin’ Sleepover?
Was It a Bed-In or Just a Rockin’ Sleepover?
Was It a Bed-In or Just a Rockin’ Sleepover?
Thanks to Jessica and Barbara who hosted us this weekend at the Sleepnumber store at the Maine Mall. You guys have heard me on the Blimp talking about how much I love my Sleepnumber bed. It rocks! And the best part of doing a live broadcast at the Sleepnumber store...
Neighbors From Hell [VIDEO]
Neighbors From Hell [VIDEO]
Neighbors From Hell [VIDEO]
So I have new neighbors. Our little corner of the world has been fairly quiet for the past 20 years-other than kids growing up and moving on to college, there's been no real movement.
Vote Slugger for Best Mascot
Vote Slugger for Best Mascot
Vote Slugger for Best Mascot
Hey, we need everyone in Blimpville to vote for my boy Slugger the Sea Dog for Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball. Actually, this should be pretty easy, as we size up the mascot competition with this Mascot Preview.     Hickory and the Hot Dog Horse? Steamer?...
Christmas in July
Christmas in July
Christmas in July
July 25..Christmas in July! What a great idea for our kooky competitor morning show-WPOR- o dress some idiot up as Santa and troll around Monument Square singing Christmas Carols to all the throngs. Two points to other morning shows coming into Monument Square: 1) There is nobody ON Monument Square at 6:30 in the Morning...
Another Captain Coffee Mishap
Another Captain Coffee Mishap
Another Captain Coffee Mishap
I've got some sort of weird magnetic field and/or pilot error when it comes to our coffee machine. This is our new one...the old one burst into smoke and flame when I did something trying to clean it last month. Today I somehow actually brewed the coffee in the water compartment instead of the pot... Read More ...
Captain's Cello/Duct Tape Selfie [VIDEO]
Captain's Cello/Duct Tape Selfie [VIDEO]
Captain's Cello/Duct Tape Selfie [VIDEO]
It seems the "Tape Face Selfie" has taken over from the "No Makeup Selfie." They're gross and kinda cool! Well, it's Monday and our brackets are busted and it's still frickin' winter and we're sick and tired and bored. Sooooo we figured we would give the Sello Selfie a try...
Captain-Ice Skating on Patio
Captain-Ice Skating on Patio
Captain-Ice Skating on Patio
So, it was just a tad slippery this morning. After almost driving off the Casco Bay Bridge last night rubbernecking the big 7-car pileup, I thought it would be a good idea to try skating on our patio this morning.