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
How Much Snow Is ‘Normal’ for March in Maine?
March in Maine. I love that every one this past week was acting like winter was over. The above-average temperatures certainly helped. But PEOPLE! Do you FORGET? It's not Spring until maybe late May. At the EARLIEST. I swear, the summer is so perfect here in Maine that it somehow wipes out our memory (like that cool memory stick light thing from Men in Black), and we forget how horrible the weather can be this time of year.
Watch These Mainers Battle Each Other in Armored Combat
The great Tegan Wright has come out with a new docu-series called "Odd Balls." The premiere episode is a doozy!
Holy Cannoli! You Can Now Get Boston’s Modern Pastry in Portland
It's a Maine Foodie Miracle! Incredible baked delights from World Famous Modern Pastry are now available in Portland! Micucci's Italian Grocery on India Street in Portland gave us the good news on Facebook:
Need A PCR Test? Still Hundreds of Spots Open at Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena
Even though COVID rates are going down in Maine, there is still a great need for testing. Especially if you need a PCR test where you can get results back quickly. The Cross Insurance Center in Portland is open for testing, and there are hundreds of slots available.
February Rocks! 12 Great Portland, Maine Concerts That Happened in February
It's nice to know that our brutal Maine winters have not deterred some of the greatest musical acts in the world from visiting our town. We went back into our archives to find a dozen epic concerts that happened at the Cumberland County Civic Center, now the Cross Insurance Arena.
Excited for the Winter Olympics? Here Are Two Places Where You Can Try Curling in Maine
Is There Curling In Maine?
Oh yes! There are over 25,000 people who curl in the US. In Maine, there are several curling clubs that invite folks from all skill levels to come together and enjoy this fun winter sport.
Get Stoked For the Biggest Winter Fireworks Show Maine Has Ever Seen
This awesome addition to Carnaval ME will help kick off the event on February 17th. Be there at 7 pm and then stay for a live concert from Maine's own Ghost of Paul Revere. Carnaval ME announced the good news this week.
Snow and Sleet Totals From Friday’s Messy Maine Storm
Thanks to the data from our friends at the National Weather Service in Gray, we have snow totals from Friday. Because of all the sleet, we've included sleet accumulations as well. Good luck with cleaning up!
Tom Brady Officially Announces His Retirement from Football
After 22 seasons, veteran quarterback and former New England Patriot Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the game of football on February 1, 2022. He was a 7-time Super Bowl champion.
Why Did People Throw Hundreds of Pairs of Underwear at a Maine Mariners Game?
Yesterday at the Mariners, fans were urged to buy a new package of underwear and bring it to the game. When the first goal by the Mariners was scored, everyone tossed their package of underwear down on the ice. Fun, right? And it was all for a great cause, as all the underwear was scooped up and donated to Preble Street.
Relive Epic Portland, Maine Civic Center Concerts-January Edition
Here we are in the dead of winter. For some folks that means it's time for hibernation. But not you Mainers! This is ADVENTURE TIME. We see you out there on the slopes and trails and in your ice shacks. January in Maine has also been a time to ROCK with lots of epic live shows.
“Carnaval Maine” Epic 10-Day Winter Festival Is Coming to Portland
Get ready for the biggest winter festival in Portland, Maine history. Carnaval Maine is coming to Portland's Eastern Promenade February 17-22 for 10 days of food, live music, art installations, light shows, a rail jam competition by Sunday River, and more.
DEBATE! What Do Mainers Call The Patch of Grass Between the Sidewalk and the Road?
Can we not agree on anything as a society? Does EVERYTHING have to be a polarizing subject? It seems so, right down to the silly patch of grass that lies between a sidewalk and a street. I have never given this any thought, but it seems many people have, and there is a great debate on what to call this grassy section.
Start Your Weekend With A Free Outdoor Concert Friday on Portland’s Monument Square
Are you ready for some free, live music to start your weekend? Come on down to Portland's First Friday Art Walk this Friday, October,1. Over 3,000 people come downtown on the first Friday of each month to visit galleries and museums, see live performances, buy work from street artists, and greet friends as they stroll along city streets.
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.