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.
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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.
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.
Watch: Unearthed Video of the Amazing Patriots 2002 Super Bowl Parade in Portland, Maine
We found some never-before-seen footage of Portland's New England Patriots Super Bowl Parade and Rally from April of 2002.
27 Years Ago-Maine Goes Crazy When The Portland Pirates Win The Calder Cup
Here's a happy Maine sports memory for you. May 30, 1994. 27 years ago this week, the Portland Pirates won their one and only AHL Calder Cup Championship! It was the very first year of the franchise. A magical year to be sure with team members became household names in Maine: Killer Kevin Kaminski, Kent Hulst, Jeff Nelson, Kerry Clark, Byron Dafoe, and Olaf Kolzig. The Pirates totally owned the town in the first three years in Portland, with sell-outs at the CCCC most of the time. Portland was Hockeytown!
10 Other Spots in the World Called Maine
We think of Maine as a one-in-a-million place to live. There could only be ONE Maine, right? Well, it seems there are several Maine's out there, and not just other towns in the United States. We counted ten other Maine's around the world.
Sick of All The Gross and Disgusting Ticks? This Maine Animal Eats 5,000 Ticks A Year
Let's get some more opossums up in here! The tick problem in Maine this year is for real, and the worst is yet to come. The deer tick season really gets going in June and July before it subsides in the fall. Make sure to check yourself, the kids, and your pets when you frolic outside. I hate ticks, and can't find a good evolutionary reason why they live on our planet in the first place. Ants and birds will snack on ticks and there are some animals that eat ticks-chickens, believe it or not, are one of them. But we need an animal that LOVES to nibble on these horrible little creatures, and for that, ladies and gentleman of Maine, I give you, the unsung hero of tick-haters everywhere: The Opossum. The opossum eats 95% of all the ticks that cross their path... up to 5,000 ticks a year! They do a significant job in keeping the tick level down and thus tickborne diseases, like Lyme. You'll find them mostly in Southern Maine.
The Summer For Classic Rock! The Updated Concert Calendar for Maine Concert Goers
It was a bit of a reshuffle this week with concert announcements We added in a Dead and Co show, but had to reschedule a couple of the Fenway Shows. The Motley Crue/Def Leppard/Poison/Joan Jett extravaganza moves to 2022, as well as Aerosmith. Things are heating up in Maine, get ready for more show announcements at The State Theatre, Aura, Portland House of Music, and all our great local music venues.
Watch This Dramatic Triggered Rock Fall in Maine’s Acadia National Park
A scary moment at Acadia National Park.Falling rocks! Fortunately, this was a controlled, triggered rock fall and no one was in danger.
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.
The Most Commonly Seen Bird in Maine? It’s Not the Chickadee
The Black-Capped Chickadee may be our official State Bird, but it's not the most commonly-seen bird in Maine. That honor goes to the Red-Eyed Vireo.