Rob Riccitelli

Rob grew up in the Mount Washington Valley town of North Conway, NH where he landed a job in radio while still in high school. A few years later, he moved to Maine in 2000 to further his career with WCYY. After an amazing sixteen years, he decided to try something different. Rob has always found it rewarding to help people. That, along with having an interest in real estate from a young age, it only made sense to follow his instincts and now works as a full time real estate agent with Landing Real Estate. He was wondering if and when “the itch” to get back in the media field would come. Well, it did and he finally found a way to “scratch it”. He is now back on WCYY doing what he loves. After his media portion of the day is done, he jumps in a phone booth, Clark Kent style, and transforms back into a real estate agent - the best of both worlds!

Maine-Made: Holiday Gifts That Scream Vacationland

Maine isn’t just a place—it’s a vibe, a lifestyle, and in some cases, a personality trait. Got someone on your holiday shopping list who bleeds Vacationland pride? Maybe they live here full-time, spend summer here, or just can't stop talking about their last trip -- these Maine-inspired gift ideas are perfect for the holidays.

9 Must-Visit Christmas Shops in Maine & New Hampshire

Maine and New Hampshire have some great Christmas shops spread throughout both states that keep the holiday spirit alive—with a few even open year round. Whether it’s time to update your home holiday decorations or you’re ready to amp it up to the next level with Christmas decor galore, here are 10 Christmas shops for you to stop by and visit.

Efficiency Maine Will Pay For You to Insulate Your Home

Efficiency Maine is stepping up once again with their sweet rebate offers. If you've been procrastinating on sealing up those drafty spots, this is pretty much a no-brainer.

Mainers: 5 Winter Home Hacks to Stay Warm and Save Money

If you’re like a lot of Mainers, you’re watching every dollar. Winterizing your home might not top your to-do list, but ignoring a few basic hacks could just add to that already restricted bank account.

Enormous Year-Round Christmas Store in New Hampshire is a Must-Visit

This North Conway Christmas attraction has been open since 1984, and has eight rooms within a 15,000-square-foot building.

Here’s the Date When Most Maine and New Hampshire Locals Start Listening to Christmas Music

It's likely you've been caught in a debate on this subject, and you were probably pretty adamant about it. Yes, the old "when is it ok to start listening to Christmas music?" That depends on who you ask, and we asked Maine and New Hampshire.

Maine’s Best Black Friday Deals are at These 8 Stores

If you're looking to take full advantage of Black Friday without leaving Maine, we’re looking pretty good up this way when it comes to scoring the big deals this year.

New England’s Favorite Gas Station Snubbed by its Home State

It should come as no surprise that Cumberland Farms, or "Cumbies", has been crowned New England's favorite gas station in almost every state—except for Vermont and, ironically, its birthplace.

New England State Named Healthiest in the US

Several different pieces of data, such as general healthy lifestyle and health care, reveal that Massachusetts is the healthiest state in the US.

Maine Impressively Ranks 7th Best State in the US for Jobs

If you’re wondering if you should stay in Maine or if the money is greener on the other side, Maine just ranked very high for jobs while stacked up next to the rest of the country.

Maine Ranks One of the Most Charitable States in the US

Us Mainers have a lot to be proud of and according to some new data, we can officially include generosity to the list.

20 Portland, Maine, Restaurants Closed in 2024 — Why More Might Follow

A lot of businesses have recovered from the pandemic, but with the supply chain shortage that drove up food costs and the lack of employees that were able to work, ultimately put restaurant owners in a tale spin.

New Research Reveals Maine’s Richest Towns

If you’re curious about where the highest incomes in Maine call home, research has determined the top 10 standout zip codes where a large amount of the wealthy appear to be congregating.

Did You Know You Can Call 911 in Maine if You Don’t Have Cell Phone Service?

If you’re planning a hike in Maine, or just driving through deep rural areas, you may already be aware little or no cell phone service can leave you feeling a bit isolated—but you may be able to at least call 911.

Mainers, Watch Your Heating Bills Go Down With These 8 Easy Hacks

It’s likely that you have thrown in the towel and turned the heat on. Energy costs are still on the high side and lots of people are looking for ways to save on their energy bills. However, there are several things that can be done to see your monthly bill stay within a more affordable range.

What Actually is Affordable Housing in Maine? And Do You Qualify?

You’ve probably heard the term “affordable housing”, let’s break down what that means here in Maine — because finding a place to live here that doesn’t drain your wallet can be a challenge in the current times.