Rob Riccitelli

"Oh, you want me to roast Portland, Maine? Buckle up, lobster lovers, because I’m about to drag the Forest City like it’s trying to find street parking on Commercial Street during the summer."

Costco has been quietly testing a new checkout system, which basically lets you skip the traditional checkout lane. The system is reportedly “extremely successful” at getting customers out the door faster.

More and more Mainers are jumping on the renewable energy train—and if you're thinking about it too, there's one company that ranks above the rest.

If you were in Portland, Maine, ten years ago in 2015, there’s a good chance you made it to at least one show at the Maine State Pier. It was the kind of lineup that made you double-check if you were still in Maine.

If you've ever thought about fostering or adopting a dog, now’s the time. Pittie Posse Rescue & Sanctuary, a Southern Maine-based nonprofit that’s helped thousands of dogs find loving homes, is in crisis mode. For the first time ever, they’ve had to put all out-of-state transports on hold due to not having enough local fosters.

From Oscar-winning dramas to Stephen King chillers, here are 12 movies you might not have realized were filmed right here in Maine.

A new study has revealed something most locals may have already suspected: if you're in a hurry, you might not want to drive through New Hampshire or Vermont.

Ah yes, allergy season in Maine — that magical time of year when the trees start mating in the air and your sinuses keep you from the outdoors on some of the most beautiful days, but there are ways to avoid them... mostly.

Apparently, Maine is not the place to be if you’re looking to sample the country’s most beloved burger chains—at least according to Yelp’s Top 25 Burger Chains list that was just revealed.

There's a hot-button topic heating up in Augusta: a new bill (L.D. 1911) is looking to automatically seal certain misdemeanor criminal records — meaning they’d no longer show up in background checks for jobs, housing, or school.

In the lands of hiking trails, ski resorts, and lobster rolls now comes some accidental comedy. Both Maine and New Hampshire landed spots on the list of 75 Funny Town Names in the U.S., and the winners are towns that you have probably never heard of.

Before you brush New Hampshire off as just another dot on the map, we will now kindly remind you that this small, Northern New England gem just ranked high among the best states in the U.S. Let's see how they did it.

This year's deal includes several notable shows here in Maine. The $30 price tag covers all fees; the only additional cost is applicable taxes. While many of these tickets are likely for lawn or general admission areas, it's still a great opportunity for budget-conscious fans to get out and enjoy some live music.

Much needed funding for internet access and upgrades for residents of Maine has been pulled due to what the Trump administration are calling unconstitutional racial preferences.

Vermont might be small, but it’s making big waves when it comes to mortgage debt. A recent study found that the Green Mountain State recently added the most mortgage debt in the country.

Ah, moose season in Maine. That magical time when the trees are lush, the air is crisp, and the next thing you know, you round a corner on your hike and come face-to-face with a 1,000-pound tank of fur and antlers. Here's what to do...and what not to do.