Rob Riccitelli

Maine Ranks #2 on Best States For a Luxury Vacation
You've been grinding for months, living off gas station coffee and adulting way too hard—and now you're finally ready for that dream vacation. But instead of defaulting to Florida or California (again), Wander says that maybe it's time to look a little further north.

Grocery Chain That Started in Portland, Maine is Technically the Oldest in the U.S.
Piggly Wiggly for many years has been dubbed the OG of grocery chains, which isn't totally wrong—but also, not totally right. That honor technically belongs to a different grocery store, which turns 165 years old this month.

Popular Maine Destination Town Named One of the Best “Momcation” Spots in the U.S.
If mom’s been dreaming of some peace, quiet, and maybe a lobster roll or two, this is the perfect getaway for a Mother’s Day “momcation”—and really, it’s not hard to see why.

13 Years Ago: The State Theatre in Portland, Maine, was Flooded With Spring Concerts
I was going through my ticket stub collection recently – yep, big nerd alert – and noticed that the State Theatre was poppin’ with some big shows in the spring of 2012. People were done with winter, ready to get out of the house, and the State gave us plenty to do.

Granite State Secrets: New Hampshire Lands #3 in Cheating Study
Turns out New Hampshire’s not just about scenic hikes and maple syrup — it’s also one of the top states for sneaking around. Yup, the Granite State ranked #3 in the country for the most searches related to cheating apps.

Massachusetts Town Under Attack… by a Woodpecker
A rogue woodpecker is on a full-blown rampage against parked cars by going to town on windshields and side mirrors, damaging more than 25 vehicles.

Portland, Maine, Brewery to Host Free Home Buyer Happy Hour
Thinking about buying your first home but have no idea where to start? Good news — you’re not alone, and even better news — we’re here to help.

Here are the Median Home Prices For Each County in Maine
Median home prices in all of the Maine counties range from $161,000 all the way up to $600,000.

New Convenience Store in Downtown Portland, Maine, is Packed With Snacks You Didn’t Know Existed
The center of the Old Port finally has a convenience store again—and no, it’s not your typical corner shop with a standard rack of candy and dusty Advil from 2009. You’ll still find your Bud Light, Ibuprofen, and TP, but things get weird when you hit the snacks. Green Tea Kit Kats? Check. Cucumber and Sea Salt Pringles? Yep. Rice Krispie Treat Peeps? For some reason, yes.

It’s Official: Study Says Maine Does Not Have a Gambling Problem
In a country where gambling is all the rage, Maine has managed to keep its cool—and its cash. Yup, while other states are rolling the dice on rent money, Mainers are doing other things with our cash... well, most of us anyway.

5 Maine Lakes Named Best in the State
In honor of Earth Day, I'm spotlighting five lakes in Maine that according to Green Healthy Maine stand out for their beauty, accessibility, and seeing that there coming from Green Healthy Maine, I would assume top-tier water quality.
Lower Range Pond (Poland, Androscoggin County) Found inside Range Pond State Park, Lower Range Pond is a laid-back gem ideal for those who prefer a good float and ma

20 Years Ago: The Night Mötley Crüe Set Off the Fire Alarms in Portland, Maine
On April 23, 2005, Mötley Crüe brought their Red, White & Crüe Tour to Portland, delivering exactly what fans had hoped for—classic Crue tunes, pyrotechnics, pounding drums, and all the glam-metal theatrics. But the night didn’t go off without a little chaos.

7 Twin-Town Names Shared by Maine and New Hampshire
After growing up in New Hampshire and living in Maine for the last 25 years, you'd think I’d heard of every town by now—but nope. Turns out, Maine and New Hampshire share at least seven town names. Same name, totally different personalities.

4 New England States Rank in Top 10 For Highest Property Taxes
If you call New England home and your property tax bill feels like a hitting a huge pothole going 50mph every year—yeah, you’re not imagining things. The Northeast corner of the U.S. is crushin' it in the “most likely to make you cry over your mortgage” category.

Maine’s First Indoor Dog Bar is Coming Soon to South Portland
This new spot will be the first of its kind in Maine—combining the best of both worlds: an indoor dog park where your well-socialized dog can play off-leash, and a full-service bar serving up gourmet food, craft beer, and cocktails for the humans.

Maine is Waking Up: 10 Spring Activities You Can Finally Do Again
Winter is finally out of here… well, we hope. Mainers are ready to get outside, and with mild temperatures expected soon, outdoor spring activities will resume.
