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
Do You Remember Zootz Nightclub in Portland, Maine?
Back in the '80s and early '90s, the coolest, hippest place to be in Portland was Zootz Nightclub.
Here’s What Pats Fans Have To Say To Tom Brady As He Returns to Gillette
The great Fitzy wandered into the Gilette Stadium parking lot this past week to ask tailgating Pats fans on what message they had for Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski as they return to New England this Sunday night. The dynamic duo led the Patriots to glory, so the emotions are running high as our guys, now our enemy, come back to the place where it all happened.
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.
A New Golf-Themed Sports Bar Is Coming to Portland
If you love sports bars and golf then we have big news for you. X-Golf Portland is coming to Portland in early 2022. X-Golf is a golf-themed sports bar and restaurant that will be downtown Portland at 101 York Street.
Dave Gutter’s New 17-Minute Video Is About To Blow Maine’s Ever-Loving Mind
Dave Gutter has released his first solo album. "I've Been Here Awhile" is a brilliant concept album about getting older. To go along with the release, Gutter has put out a jaw-dropping and mind-numbing 17-minute visual album. The video filmed at Portland's St Lawrence Art Center may just be the best music video you see all year.
Try These Maine ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions in Honor of a Mainer
We had a Mainer on "Jeopardy!" this week! Heather Brown of South Berwick represented the Pine Tree State with pride on Thursday night's broadcast.
See The Vaccination Rate For The School Staff At Your Maine School
The State of Maine has released its latest data on vaccination rates for school staff across Maine. You can search on the dashboard for any school, public, private, charter, magnet, town academies, and career/technical schools. The numbers are for those who are FULLY vaccinated.
Get Fired Up For the Blue Angels In Maine with This Classic 80’s Video
Do you remember this classic video? If you watched MTV or VH1 back in the '80s, you pretty much could not get away from it! Unfortunately, it ended up being pulled from YouTube for years, but it recently came back, and we are happy to share it with you.
Portland’s First Friday Art Walk Adds A Free Concert Series Starting This Friday
Portland's First Friday Art Walk is back in action and has now added a concert series!
Poor “Fran From Bethel” Can’t Catch A Break
Do you remember Fran from Bethel? Back in the spring of 2020, Fran had to put a sign on her rental car as to not tick off her fellow Mainers. Back when the pandemic first started, and Maine was pretty much shut down, we REALLY didn't want anyone from away coming into the state and messing up our low COVID rates. Especially if they were from New Jersey and New York. Poor Fran got a lot of flak for riding around in a rental with Jersy plates on and had to post a sign telling everyone if was just HER.
There Is A Free Outdoor Queen Tribute Concert Happening In Westbrook, Maine
Hey, Westbrook! Are you ready to rock? A free outdoor concert is happening on Thursday, September 2, with an amazing Queen Tribute Band. The MasterStroke QUEEN Experience will be playing at Westbrook's Vallee Square Outside Dining Park.
Here’s How To Track The Sharks That Are Off The Maine Coast
Here are a few sharks that are currently off the Maine Coast Click on their name to track their current location.
A Warning From Lewiston Police – Drunk Driver Checkpoints Are Ramping Up This Month
Hundreds of Mainers get arrested each year for driving under the influence. And while the number of fatalities due to drunk driving has gone down, the number of OUI arrests in Maine is still too high and has actually gone up during the pandemic. So ...
Behold The Absolute Worst Parking Job of the Summer in Portland, Maine
Have you tried to drive down Commercial Street in Portland this summer? On a busy day, it might take you 10 minutes to go from Becky's Diner to the Ferry Terminal. And parking? Forget about it. It feels like you need the greatest parking karma in the world or a personal note from your local congressperson to get a space. That being said, we've seen some pretty bad parking jobs in the Old Port this summer. We know it's still only August, but this parking job might take the Gold Medal for the Summer of 2021.
Here’s What Happens If a Tanker Is Coming and the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland, Maine, Won’t Open
Talk about nerve-racking!
If You Love Cooler Weather, You’re Going To Love The Next Two Weeks in Maine
We are coming off of one of the wettest and coolest July's on record. And we are on to August, where according to the National Weather Service in Gray, the cooler than normal temperatures will continue: