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
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.
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.
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.
30 Spots in Maine That Are Being Praised for Having the Best Customer Service
These places in Maine have great customer service, and are just a taste of what makes Maine such an amazing state.
40 Things Leaf Peepers Say That Drive Mainers Batty
It's amazing how little people from away know about Maine.
Here’s What July in Old Orchard Beach Was Like in the 1960s
We found this old 8mm film of a family trip to OOB from the 1960s.
The “Welcome To Maine” Guys Invade OOB and All Hell Breaks Loose
We have a brand new episode of Maine's favorite and funniest knuckleheads, Troy and Mark, and their spot-on take on the Pine Tree State with Welcome To Maine. The boys survived their close call with fireworks this month and have made the trip down to Old Orchard Beach. These dubbahs hung out at the iconic Pier in OOB, slugged a few cold ones back, learned some new curse words en francais, and enlightened and entertained us with the good, the bad, and the ugly of OOB. Hilarious!
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!
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.
Watch These Brave Maine Kids Talk About Their Rugged Road to Recovery From Substance Abuse
"Voices of Hope" is a brilliant new 12-part documentary about the struggles of Maine young people with Substance Abuse Disorder. This locally produced series follows the rugged road to recovery of several young Mainers. In 2020, there were over 500 fatal overdoses in Maine and likely 2,000 non-fatal overdoses. Unfortunately, the trend so far in 2021 is even higher.
Everything You Need To Know About Surfing in Maine in 2021
Whether you are a beginner or a pro, the summer is here and it's time to Hang Ten. Here's a brief rundown of some beaches to check out, some surf shops to get your gear, and the current surf conditions for the state.
Stay In A Magical Maine Tree House with Its Own Wood-Fired Cedar Hot Tub
Can anyone say "glamping"? This super-cool treehouse in Maine could be a perfect getaway for you. Imagine, being UP THERE. We found this place in beautiful Georgetown, Maine and we can't wait to show it to you.
Towns in Maine Named After Places in the Bible
Did you know that Maine has a bunch of places that are named after places referenced in the Holy Bible? Here's what we've found so far.
You Know It’s Time To Buy A New Truck In Maine When…
I totally understand that we Mainers are frugal. That we will get every nickel out of our homes, our equipment, and our vehicles. Especially during these COVID times, when there's sometimes not a lot of money to go around. But you need to know when to say "When." Over the years my wife has literally watched me run down the street in tears as a tow truck would take away my old car to the junk pile. "Maybe I could get another year out of her... " So I totally empathize with the owner of this vehicle that our heroes at the Maine State Police pulled over this week.
You Have $510,000 – Which One of These Maine Homes Will You Buy?
It's always fun to cruise around Zillow and dream. Heck, sometimes the only place I "go" these pandemic days is Zillow. Today we are playing a little real estate version of "Would You Rather..."
You have $510,000. I know, just pretend...
Do You Know Maine’s “Good Samaritan” Law?
Did you know Maine has a Good Samaritan Law? The "good samaritan" phrase goes back to biblical times and means a person that is helpful or charitable. You can learn about the Parable of the Good Samaritan HERE.