Herb considers himself luckiest guy in the world to be able to captain one of the greatest rock stations in the USA! That's why the call him "The Captain," right? He's been on the Blimp for over 30 years, and no two days have ever been the same. He calls Blimp listeners “friends I’ve never met,” and it’s true as they share a common bond of living in Maine and a passion for Rock and Roll. He also enjoys working with so many local charities and businesses as well. He's 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.
The Captain
Did You Know About This Maine-Russia Connection?
Archangel or Архангельск in Russian is a city of about 400,000 people in Northwestern Russia, and will remind you of Portland.
The Farthest Place on Earth From Augusta, Maine, is… Augusta
It's called the Antipode. Dig a hole through the center of the Earth to get to the exact opposite point on the planet, and that's your antipode. What's Augusta's?
Maine Sports Teams You’ve Never Heard Of
Have you ever heard of the Gulls? The Millionaires? The Cupids? The Orphans? The Eskimos? Believe it or not, these have all been Maine professional sports teams from the past!
A Maine Road 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.
Live Music is Back At the Ballpark in OOB
Thanks to the Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department, concerts are BACK at the Ballpark!
Remember These Awesome Summer Concerts at the Ballpark in OOB?
Between 1986 and 1997 there were 75 concerts at The Ballpark in OOB. Big names too! We've compiled a list of every show and hope it brings back good musical memories for you!
Is Maine the Snowiest State in the US? Not Quite!
The plows were back out in Maine overnight. And it's almost MAY. It got us thinking about how Maine compares to the rest of the country when it comes to snow amounts. I mean, if it snows HALF the year around here, you would think we have to be the snowiest state around.
Playoff Fever: The Last Time a Portland Pro Hockey Team Won It All
In 1994, the beloved Portland Pirates won their one and only AHL Calder Cup Championship.
Towns in Maine Named After Places in the Bible
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.
Maine’s Stephen King Stuns Twitter With His Incredible Salmon Recipe
Maine's favorite son, Stephen King has sold over 350 million books. But as of late, he is known all over the Twitter-world as CHEF Stephen King.
Stop By the Awesome Dunkin’ Connections Pop-Up This Week in Portland, Maine
The setup of the Dunkin' Connections Pop-Up Pavilion is fantastic. Dunkin’ will have custom seating, interactive conversation pods, on-site surprises, and FREE iced coffee!
It’s Portland, Maine vs Boston in the Best Bus Stop in America Finals
Our beloved Portland Bus Stop has already beaten out bus stops in Juneau, Alaska, Norwalk, Connecticut, and Baltimore, Maryland. Pretty impressive, right?! But now it's a true David vs. Goliath contest as we take on a multi-million dollar bus stop in Boston.
Mainers Share Their First Live Concert Experiences
We heard amazing stories of people seeing bands like Aerosmith playing high school functions before they got famous. Or a woman who saw the Grateful Dead when she was 6 months old. So many great stories!
Update: Portland, Maine in the Final Four for Best Bus Stop in the USA
A very cool bus stop in Portland has made it to the final four level for Best Bus Stops in America.
Ice Out! Get the 2022 Ice Out Dates for Maine Lakes and Ponds Here
Get your boat ready, because the ice is out for many Maine lakes and ponds. Our friends at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry have a list of Ice Out Dates for Maine.
Binga’s in Windham Sends a Message From Maine to Vladimir Putin
The fine people at Binga's in Windham have done it again. The Binga's folks always seem to know exactly how we all are feeling, and put it up on their restaurant marquee. This one is a message to Russian leader Vladimir Putin regarding his invasion of Ukraine.