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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Maine’s UNE Marine Science Center Is Home to Another Incredibly Rare Lobster
The University of New England’s Marine Science Center in Biddeford, Maine has done it again. They are the proud keepers of another super-rare lobster. This lobster has its color split right down the middle. Amazing! Back in February UNE became home to a one-in-30 million rare yellow lobster which was named Banana. Finding a split-colored lobster is even rarer; one-in-50 million! Shouldn't Banana's new roommate be called Banana Split?
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Low Pay, Jerk Boss? This Maine Help Wanted Sign Hilariously Worked
If you were driving on Route 1 in gorgeous Rockport, Maine this week, you may have done a double-take when you saw this sign.
Here’s A Listing of Rock Concerts Happening This Summer In New England
Yahooo! Concerts (fingers crossed) are coming back! One of the biggest things we have missed is going to live shows and sharing an amazing live concert TOGETHER. One by one, shows are being annoucned and rescheduled from 2020. Here is what we have so far. From Fenway to New Hampshire, to Maine, it's going to be a busy summer.
Border Wars: Does Maine or New Hampshire Have Better Beaches? Vote Here
Welcome to the maiden voyage of BORDER WARS. Whether it’s Beers, Backpacking, or Beaches, both Maine and New Hampshire are top-notch destinations. So let’s celebrate how lucky we are to live in these great states, and have a little friendly competition...