The Captain

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.

These Vehicles Don’t Have to Get Inspected in Maine

Maine is one of only 16 states in the USA where car safety inspections still happen annually. Here are the 10 types of motor vehicles exempt.

Watch: The 1980s Ted Williams TV Commercial for Maine’s JJ Nissen Bread

We're taking you back to 1987 with this iconic TV commercial featuring Red Sox legend Ted Williams.

How Remote Can You Get? Unorganized Territories in Maine

What the heck are unorganized territories? How many are there? And why are the people that live there so unorganized? We have the answers.

Does ‘Cassie’ the Sea Serpent Still Lurk in Maine’s Casco Bay?

Scotland may have the famous Loch Ness monster, but Maine has "Cassie", the legendary sea monster that supposedly lurks in Casco Bay.

Ian’s Winds at 150 MPH: Mt Washington Winds Put That to Shame

On April 12, 1934, on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, history was made when the wind on the top of the Northeast's tallest peak hit 231 miles per hour.

Did You Know a Classic Pepsi Commercial Was Filmed in Maine?

'Pepsi People Feelin' Free' was the title of a Pepsi commercial that was filmed in Maine way back in 1973.

Maine Towns Named After Other Countries

How cool is it that in Maine we can travel all over the world and still stay in our state?

Do You Remember Concerts at the Tree Cafe in Portland?

Back in the day, the Tree Cafe was a fantastic spot to see up-and-coming bands.

A List of Every Concert at Scarborough Downs, Maine

The now-defunct Scarborough Downs racetrack was known as one of the great harness racing tracks in America. But did you know that The Downs also hosted some pretty amazing concerts in its history? You might be surprised at who came to Scarborough! There are not a ton of shows (we count 6) but they were all high-caliber artists that ran the gamut of music genres. Country, Metal, Hip-Hop, The Downs saw it all!

It’s Fall: Here Are the Rules of Flannel Shirt Ownership in Maine

Here are the rules for wearing flannel shirts in Maine.

Watch Fall Begin All Over New England With These Live Cams

Thanks to the great people at Boston and Maine Live, we found the ultimate collection of New England Live Cams.

Ian’s Winds at 150 MPH: Mt Washington Winds Put That to Shame

On April 12, 1934, on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, history was made when the wind on the top of the Northeast's tallest peak hit 231 miles per hour.

The Top 10 Most Expensive Homes on the Portland, Maine, Peninsula

Find out how much the top 10 most expensive homes on the Portland Peninsula cost. Most of these are either on the East End or the West End. Check it out.

Did You Know There’s a Big Piece of Russian History in Portland, Maine?

If you are walking around Portland's Old Port, you may stumble upon a historic landmark. A piece of the actual Berlin Wall!

Ridiculous Questions Drivers Ask Toll Collectors on the Maine Turnpike

he Maine Turnpike Authority posted a great throwback post from 2000 where they told us some of the incredible and hilarious questions people ask the wonderful toll operators working the tolls on the turnpike. There are some real doozies.

Do You Know Where Portland, Maine’s Inspiring 9/11 Memorial is Located?

If you are looking for a place to remember, honor, and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, then the Portland 9/11 memorial may be the perfect place to go. The memorial is at Fort Allen Park on Portland's Eastern Promenade.