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
Maine’s 2021 Beach to Beacon Goes Virtual. Here Are Some Training Videos To Keep You Inspired
Organizers of the TD Beach to Beacon announced today that the annual race would be virtual in nature for 2021. The race was canceled in 2020. So instead of racing the beautiful course in Cape Elizabeth, you will run your own 10K anytime between July 23rd and August 8th to coincide with the Summer Olympic games. Very cool!
Take A Tour Of the Fantastic New South Portland Fire Station
After 646 days of being closed, a brand spanking new Cash Corner Fire Station is open in South Portland. It's on the site of the old station and it is a beauty! It didn't take long for our heroes to kick the new station into gear. By 8 am today, they had already answered two emergency calls. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday.
Maine’s Iconic York’s Wild Kingdom is Reopening This Month
It's time to get wild! Great news that York's Wild Kingdom is planning on reopening for the season on May 29th. Touted as "Maine's Favorite Zoo and Amusement Park." York's Wild Kingdom is one of those places you went to as a kid, and now you are going with YOUR kids, and maybe your grandkids!
Any Guess What the Official Maine State Flower is?
You can impress all your fellow Mainers with this knowledge at your next get-together!
Hey Maine and New Hampshire! You Still Have Time To Join Cycle The Seacoast 2021
It's become of the best community events of the year for the Seacoast. The annual Cycle the Seacoast with the American Lung Association. People from all over the Northeast take part and this year has extra-special meaning. You may already know that the American Lung Association supports millions of people with lung diseases, like COPD, asthma, and lung cancer — the #1 cancer killer in the United States. But this past year COVID has been added to the list. COVID-19 is, of course, a respiratory virus that affects the lungs, and the American Lung Association has launched a 25 million dollar initiative to end COVID-19. This is where YOU come in with the Cycle the Seacoast event!
How Many People In Maine Are Over 100 Years Old?
Happy 101st Birthday to Frank Averill! Frank lives at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. He was celebrated this past week by the Scarborough community with music from Scarborough High School and a challenge coin from the Scarborough Police Department. We know that Maine, with 20.6 % of our population being over 65, is per capita the oldest population in the country, but how many of us are at that 100-year-old mark?
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.
What Are The Chances That Giant Runaway Rocket Crashes Into Maine This Weekend?
This is just great. On top of this horrible global pandemic, we now have a 10-story, 23-ton piece of rocket ship hurtling back and hitting Earth sometime this weekend. This could ruin my Mother's Day plans! it seems a piece of China's Long March 5B rocket is tumbling out of control,, coming back in what officials are calling "an uncontrolled re-entry." Well, you can say that again. So, the natural question is, what are the chances the rocket will hit Maine? It's hard to pinpoint exactly where and when the rocket will fall. Now that the rocket has dropped into low-Earth orbit, there are a ton of variables in the Earth's atmosphere that could speed up or slow down the rocket's descent. The way I figure it, if 3/5th of the planet is covered in water, then there's a 2/5th or 40% chance that it will hit land. And with my luck that means a 100% chance it will hit my house.
There’s A Sweet New Kitty Living On the Summit of Mount Washington, NH
Meet Nimbus! The new "summit cat" of Mount Washington. Cats have been living at the top of Mount Washington since the 1930s, keeping company with the officials and visitors who make the 6,288-foot journey. It can be lonely work for people who work at the Mount Washington Observatory, so having a pet around must be welcomed. Nimbus, a gray Shorthair, came from a rescue shelter in Oklahoma.
You Will Love This Exquisite Sign Because It Is So Maine
We found this photo on Reddit today and thought you might get a giggle from it. It reportedly is a sign from Kenduskeag, a town in Penobscot County, Maine. Like a good Maine sign, it works on several different levels. First, there is the combo of a liquor store that sells live bait. Soooo Maine.
This Should Be Maine’s Official Song for Cinco de Mayo
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today we commemorate the Mexican army's victory over Napoleon III and the French forces during the French-Mexican War in 1862. It was the Battle of Puebla, and it might be nice to learn a little more it about it as you dig into your chips and guacamole today. Cinco de Mayo is not a big holiday in Mexico, but here in America, being the melting pot that we are, we like to celebrate anything and everything.
Cinco De Mayo! Support Portland’s Fantastic Mexican Resturants Today
Happy Cinco De Mayo 2021! It's certainly a more festive fiesta than last year's Cinco De Mayo when our world was pretty much shut down by COVID. This year we need to celebrate the Mexican Army victory over the French and Napoleon III in the Battle of Puebla from May 5, 1862. That's what Cinco De Mayo is really all about. One yummy way to do that is to eat Mexican tonite. No cooking! Instead, you can support Portland's fantastic Mexican restaurants by dining in, doing take out or doing delivery today. Here's a list of some of Portland's best Mexican restaurants. Plus, we answer the age-old question...."how many Taco Bells are there in Maine?"
Ewwww! How To Tell The Difference Between a Dog Tick and a Dangerous Maine Deer Tick
Every time you go into the woods, you are at risk for Lyme Disease. So make sure to check yourself, the kids, and your dogs when you get home. If you find a tick, here's how you can tell if it's a potentially dangerous Deer Tick.
Do You Remember Maine’s Legendary Scotia Prince Ferry?
The story of this iconic ship after it stopped sailing in Maine is pretty interesting. From more ferry service to helping hurricane and war victims, the ship ended up going all over the world!
A List of Every Concert at the Portland, Maine, Expo
You might not think of the Portland Expo as one of Portland's best concert spots, so you may be a bit surprised when you see who's on this list of Expo concerts.
See the Future Of Maine Rock and Roll-Watch The Finale of “Girls Rock” 2021
This past March, MAMM student bands performed at Aura to safely take the stage.
Each band had at least one girl in the group. The Southern Maine Community College's media program was there to film it all. Now we are bringing you these amazing performances. You'll hear some great covers as well as fantastic original music. The Future of Rock is in good hands with these kids. Girls Rock! Day 3 Performances.