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
Real Maine: Using Old License Plates to Hold Together a Lawnmower
Some say cheap...Mainers say FRUGAL!
Free Live Music Is Happening All Over Portland, Maine on Monday
Get ready to hear live music wherever you go in Portland on Monday, June 21st. It is Make Music Portland Day. This is part of an international free music day with events happening from New York to Paris. Live performances will happen across the peninsula everywhere in Portland on Monday, and it's all FREE.
This Outdoor Pool in Portland Just Opened and Is Perfect for a Family Swim
Great news today from our friends at the Portland Parks and Rec Department. The outdoor Kiwanis Community Pool is now open for the summer! It's going to be so great to be able to take our kids back to the pool this summer, and the Kiwanis Pool, which is located next to the Water District and the skate park, is an enjoyable (and cheap) place to go. The staff and lifeguards seem like they are really fun too. Check out this hilarious announcement they made about the pool opening on the Parks and Rec Facebook page:
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!
South Portland Clarifies Hinckley Park Dog Leash Rules
There was some confusion today for dog owners at South Portland's Hinckley Park. A new, much-argued, leash law was thought to have gone into effect today. That, it seems, is not the case.
Watch This Plane Land on the Roof of the Augusta, Maine Civic Center In This Fun Flight Simulation
We found this wicked cool flight simulator video of someone attempting to land a plane on the Augusta Civic Center. Don't worry; it's not real. Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2020 incredibly recreates the entire topography of the Earth in 3D and adds in local weather elements to boot. This is much cooler than the Red Baron, or After Burner flight video games we played in the 1980s! You can fly anywhere in the world and pick any plane or jet you wish. Luckily for this player, the weather was beautiful in virtual Maine on the day of this flight. Try doing this in a snowstorm, bub!
The Blue Angels Are Back! Here’s What It Looked Like the Last Time They Were in Maine
Today, we heard the great news that the iconic and heroic Blue Angels are coming back to Maine in 2021. With their incredible acrobatic feats and formations, the Angels will return to the Great State of Maine Air Show on September 4 and 5. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who have been flying since the end of World War Two, have not been in Maine since 2017. The team flies into Maine about every other year, and the 2020 event at Brunswick Landing had to be canceled.
Your Kids Will Love This New Windham, Maine Playground Right Near a Little Beach
There's nothing better than being a kid during the summer and playing on a playground. Unless, of course, it's a BRAND NEW playground, and then that's the ultimate. And that's what the kids in Windham have with a beautiful new playground in Dundee Park. The Grand Opening of the park was this past weekend to rave reviews by kiddos and parents alike.
Here Are the 5 Hottest Days Of All Time In Portland, Maine
Hot enough for ya? Sorry, we had to do that. But, yes, it is indeed hot enough for us. Monday's high of 94 in Portland was not a record (we missed it by ONE degree) but it was the second earliest time it has hit 94 degrees in 80 years. Is this a sign of things to come for the summer?
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!
Fairfield, Maine Police Officer Wrangling Cute Pigs To Safety Is the Most Maine Thing of the Week
The "Most Maine Thing of The Week" Award goes to Officer Dugas at the Fairfield Police Department. Office Dugas was dispatched this week to help save some wayward little piggies. Our local hero did it with a smile on his face.
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!
This World-Class Sculpture Park Might Be The Best Place to Go For A Picnic in Portland, Maine
Our lovely Maine weather is returning, and that means Picnic Season! We found a great FREE place for you to have a special downtown Portland hangout. It's the David E Shaw and Family Sculpture Park at the distinguished Portland Museum of Art. You can gain entrance on High Street, around the corner from the museum's main entrance. How cool would it be to meet up with your friends amongst some of the most beautiful public art in Maine?
The Portland Sea Dogs Will Change Their Name to the Maine Red Snappers For One Game
For one glorious game in July, our beloved Portland Sea Dogs will change their name to the Maine Red Snappers. It's all in celebration of National Hot Dog Month and on July 24th the Sea Dogs will pay homage to Maine's iconic red hot dog by changing their name for the day.
Maine Sports Teams You’ve Never Heard Of
Have you ever heard of the Gulls? The Millionaires? The Cupids? The Orphans? The Eskimos? Believe it or not, these have all been Maine professional sports teams from the past!