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
Portland Artists Brighten Downtown Street Closures
If you've been in downtown Portland recently, you know that the City has shut down some streets to better accommodate downtown restaurants and shopping during the pandemic. It's all very cool, but one byproduct of this move has been the somewhat ugly concrete barriers blocking the streets. Creative Portland, the city's official non-profit arts agency, to the rescue! Creative Portland has hired five Maine artists to create beautifully designed covers for these barricades. The art not only brightens the barricades but also touts Portland's COVID-19 health messages.
This Portland Bridge Was Up, So These Ladies Decided to Have a Rollerblading Adventure on It
There's nothing worse than getting stuck on the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland. Why does it always go up when I'm in a wicked big rush to get somewhere? I was stuck on the bridge this week and was catching up on some emails while I waited for the big ship to pass under when I heard the squeals of laughter. I looked up and saw two rollerbladers skating around on the bridge. Of course, because the bridge was up, there was no traffic hazard for the skaters to worry about, so they had the whole bridge to themselves. There is a walking/bike/rollerblading path o the bridge, but these two decided to go next-level and take over the whole road. It was pretty funny, and they seemed to be having a great time. Nice moves, ladies
Here Are the Biggest April Snowstorms Portland Has Ever Seen
What Are The Biggest April Snowstorms in Portland?
5 Fun Things Maine Patriots Fans May Not Know About Julian Edelman
Here at 5 things that you may not know about Julian Edelman.
Remember These Awesome Summer Concerts at the Ballpark in OOB?
Between 1986 and 1997 there were 75 concerts at The Ballpark in OOB. Big names too! We've compiled a list of every show and hope it brings back good musical memories for you!
Do You Know Why They’re Called ‘Maine’ Coon Cats? A Wicked Furry Tale
Maine Coon Cats are lovely, but why is Maine in their name?
Maine Black Bears Are Awake-Here’s How To Keep Them Out of Your Yard
Maine has the largest population of black bears in the continental United States. About 30,000 bears inhabit our state. Now, it's spring in Maine and our black bears are awake...and hungry!
Why Are the Fire Hydrants in South Portland Different Colors?
Did you know there are over 600 fire hydrants in South Portland? The Portland Water District is responsible for providing the water. We were driving around our beloved 04106 this week and noticed that the fire hydrants are different colors. We knew it meant something! Luckily our heroes at the South Portland Fire Department gave us the answer. It has everything to do with water pressure.
Here’s The Updated List of Resturant Takeout, Delivery and Closures in Portland, Maine
With the weekend here, it's a good time for you to support a Portland bar and restaurant with some takeout or delivery. No cooking this weekend, yayyy!
Here’s Where All of Maine’s 25 Roundabouts and Rotaries Are Located
Did you know that Maine has 25 different traffic roundabouts and rotaries throughout the state? And yes, there's a big difference between a roundabout and a rotary. While they both move traffic around in a circle, rotaries are made to keep traffic moving at a constant speed while roundabouts are made to slow traffic down. Big difference!
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.
Maine’s Iconic Estes Lobster House Will Not Open This Summer
Sad news from Dawn and John Bernier, owners of Estes Lobster House in Harpswell. The couple has decided not to reopen Estes this summer.
This Driver Allegedly Gave Westbrook, Maine, Police a False Name, and It Didn’t Go Well
It's pretty much a good rule of thumb. When you get pulled over by the police you give your real name. Now, don't get me wrong. There have been plenty of occasions (not law-enforcement related) when I have given my friend's name and not mine. But those situations were pretty much all in college and in bars and I would rather not get into that today. Last week someone was pulled over by our heroes at the Westbrook Police Department. This guy went with the "different name" strategy and it did not work out.
We Know He’s Wearing a Mask, But Can You Help Auburn, Maine Police ID This Man?
Remember the old days, you know, 2019? There was no way in hell that you could walk into some stores with a mask on. And if you SAW someone with a mask on, you would stay the heck away and probably warn the manager. Now, almost everyone is wearing a mask, which is a good thing if you are a thief. Especially with zillions of surveillance cameras around. But have no fear because even though people wear masks, we know Maine is one big small town and we know EVERYBODY. The Auburn Police Department has released this photo of a person that they hope you can help identify.
Is It COVID or Just Your Usual Maine Spring Allergies? Here’s How To Tell the Difference.
Spring is here and that means allergy season. The pollen is starting to kick in from the pollen in oak, pine, and maple trees. Of course, all of this as we still deal with the pandemic. Now, I don't know about you but if I'm being honest I must admit that whenever I get ANYTHING that isn't normal for my health these days, I instantly assume that I have COVID. Yes, I know it's irrational, but I know many of us to feel that way. The feeling doesn't last long. I calm down and go about my day. And I have wicked Spring allergies, so I know I will be wondering if my allergies are really allergies. The CDC has some great advice when figuring out which is which. Of course, you should always contact your doctor if you have any concerns.
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.