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.

10 Years Ago This Month: ‘The List’ and the Kennbunk, Maine, Zumba Instructor

"Who's on The List this week?" That was the question back in the fall of 2012. The List was a list of names that came out every other week after Zumba instructor Alexis Wright was arrested and charged with prostitution.

Is the Famous Cabot Cove From Angela Lansbury’s ‘Murder, She Wrote’ a Real Maine Place?

Lansbury's character, Jessica Fletcher, played a widowed mystery writer who solved murders in Cabot Cove, Maine. Is it a real place in Maine?

Here Are 29 Unwritten Rules of Portland, Maine, That All Locals Should Know

Here are the "unwritten rules" of the greatest city in the world, Portland, Maine. Abide by these rules, and all your Portland dreams will come true.

Watch: ‘The Invasion of The Leaf Peepers’ is Hilarious

Here's a wicked funny video about leaf peepers invading Maine and New Hampshire.

‘The Tater Report’ is a Portland, Maine, Treasure

The best thing on the internet coming out of Maine right now could very well be the "Tater Report."

40 Things Leaf Peepers Say That Drive Mainers Batty

It's amazing how little people from away know about Maine.

Do Maine Schools Rank High on the 2022 Annual College Rankings?

Ok, let's see how Maine schools did in this year's US News and World Report College Rankings! In no particular order...

The 20 Best Places in Maine to People Watch

We recently asked Mainers on Facebook for your favorite places to watch humanity. Here are your top 20 spots.

10 Other Spots in the World Called Maine

We think of Maine as a one-in-a-million place to live. There could only be ONE Maine, right? Well, it seems there are several Maine's out there, and not just other towns in the United States. We counted ten other Maine's around the world.

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.

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.

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.

Mainers Reinvent Famous Rock Band Names

Here's the game: Ruin a great band by removing one letter from its name.

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.

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.

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.