Rob Riccitelli

Moose Season in New England: What to Do If You Meet One on a Hiking Trail
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for a Deal? These Maine Counties Have Flat or Falling Home Prices
Want to buy a home in Maine but you're on a budget? Home prices have been climbing, with some counties seeing massive jumps over the past year. But not every part of the state is feeling the heat.

Think Maine is Perfect for Working from Home? Study Says Not Really
If you're picking the best states to work remotely, you'd probably want somewhere quiet, near schools and stores, with little traffic. That sounds a lot like Maine, right? Well come to find out, we're one of the worst.

These are the 5 Most Competitive Real Estate Markets in Maine
Even though Maine’s real estate market has cooled off a bit lately—thanks to a little more inventory hitting the scene—home prices are still doing their thing in most towns: going up.

Here’s Where Maine Home Prices Increased the Most in 2024
Even though inventory has been increasing, home prices in Maine have also continued to climb with some in unexpected counties seeing substantial increases.

10 Things You Used to Get Away With in New England
Ah, New England… where life used to be a lot less regulated. If you grew up here, you know the drill—there were a ton of things you could do back in the day that you’d probably get side-eyed (or outright arrested) for today.

Stressed Out? Maybe You Should Move to New Hampshire
Stress is everywhere—rising prices, endless work deadlines, and the chaos of group chats. But some states handle it better than others. A new study ranked all 50 states based on stress levels, and turns out, New Hampshire is one of the most relaxed places to live.
