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
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.
“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.
The Best Drone Photos of Portland, Maine
Don't you love looking at drone shots of places you know and love? It gives your place some new perspective!
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.
Here’s the Location of Every Working Payphone in Portland, Maine
When was the last time you used a payphone?
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.
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.
A New Golf-Themed Sports Bar Is Coming to Portland
If you love sports bars and golf then we have big news for you. X-Golf Portland is coming to Portland in early 2022. X-Golf is a golf-themed sports bar and restaurant that will be downtown Portland at 101 York Street.
Try These Maine ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions in Honor of a Mainer
We had a Mainer on "Jeopardy!" this week! Heather Brown of South Berwick represented the Pine Tree State with pride on Thursday night's broadcast.
The 10 Best Songs About Maine
You would think that with all the amazing people and tourists that have experienced Maine, there would be a ZILLION songs that would include Maine in their lyrics.
See The Vaccination Rate For The School Staff At Your Maine School
The State of Maine has released its latest data on vaccination rates for school staff across Maine. You can search on the dashboard for any school, public, private, charter, magnet, town academies, and career/technical schools. The numbers are for those who are FULLY vaccinated.