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
Your Kids Are Going to Love ‘Maine Backyard Campout’ Weekend
Now, this sounds like fun! Maine is putting on its second annual "Backyard Campout Weekend" to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. This event is a great way for families to enjoy the great outdoors...right in their own backyard. And the cool thing is, everyone will be backyard camping all over the state, all at the same time!
It Was Warmer on Christmas Than It Was on the 4th of July in Parts of Maine
Here's your Maine weather fun fact for the day. According to our friends at the National Weather Service in Gray, it was warmer on Christmas Day 2020 than it was this past 4th of July in Augusta. Yup. The high temperature in our state Capital was 57 degrees on Sunday... which ties the lowest max temperature on record for Augusta for the 4th of July. This past Christmas day, it was 60 degrees, also a record.
Maine’s Unforgettable Night: Mainers Share Their Stories from the Grateful Dead Concert at Oxford Plains Speedway 35 Years Ago
One of the greatest concert events in Maine history happened 35 years ago, this 4th of July weekend. The Grateful Dead played two epic shows at Oxford Plains Speedway!
We’re Now Up To 44 Epic Classic Rock Concerts Happening in Maine and New England
Well, that escalated quickly! The Classic Rock Concert Calendar is filling in quite nicely. We started with a few make-up dates from 2020 and now we have over 40 concerts that are happening in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. From major stadium shows to intimate club performances, there's something for everyone who loves Classic Rock.
Real Maine: Using Old License Plates to Hold Together a Lawnmower
Some say cheap...Mainers say FRUGAL!
Throwback: All Hail the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer
Search the back of your vehicle, and I am guessing that somewhere, either under the driver's seat or way 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.
How Many Of These Lobster ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions Can You Get Right?
Whether you live in Maine or are visiting, you will find these questions pretty tough!
Here’s How To Find The Location Of All the Wonderful Farmers’ Markets In Maine
Did you know there are over 13,000 farmers in our state? And that there are over 115 Farmers' Markets during the summer in Maine? We really missed going to Farmer's Markets last summer, as they are such an important part of Maine life. So it's wonderful to see them back!
A Maine Tradition Continues! Funtown Has Free Admission For Military Members This Weekend
it is so wonderful to have the iconic Funtown back open for the season. Funtown is continuing one of its great traditions by giving free admission to military members this Saturday and Sunday.
Back To Work! Here Are the Latest Unemployment Figures For Southern Maine
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the latest unemployment figures for the Portland area. These are the final numbers for March and the preliminary numbers for April. Maine is slowly, but surely seeing improvement!