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.

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.

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.

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.

Manchester, New Hampshire, Ranks in Top 10 Cities For Job Opportunities
When you think of booming job markets, your mind might think of the bigger metropolises like New York or Los Angeles. But according to a recent report from Indeed, the city of Manchester, New Hampshire is making some serious waves.

Bears Are Awake and Hungry in Maine and NH – Tips to Keep Them Off Your Property
Spring is here, and you know what that means—bears are rolling out of their dens and on the hunt for food. If you’re not careful, your backyard might be their first stop. Here are some safety measures to help keep them from turning your property into a snack bar.

Were You at Any of These Spring Concerts in Portland, Maine, 15 Years Ago?
I was going through my picture archives and it hit me that Spring 2010 was a happening season for the city of Portland. So many different types of acts came through our city to give us great shows and leave us with some great memories… and maybe some slight hearing loss.