Some very exciting news came out of Peak’s Island this past weekend where iconic and handsome actor, Joe Manganiello made big waves.

He stole the hearts of the locals who were absolutely thrilled to see him come to Maine to reconnect with his past.  

Joe Manganiello’s Heartfelt Return to His Maine Summer Home

We found out through a very nostalgic Facebook post when Joe shared photos and a heartfelt note on how important returning to visit Maine was for him.  

Check out his post from Facebook below! 

He said it felt like “coming home.”

And he isn’t just another celeb visiting, he actually spent his childhood summers at Peaks, soaking up the sun with his family on the beaches and adventuring to the WWI bunkers.

It was a beautiful reunion for him as he wrote on his page,

In a lot of ways this was me coming home for the first time in many years. I spent every summer growing up on the island and I’m happy to report that everything was right where I left it… right down to the Moxie, Whoopie Pies, lobster rolls, ferry boats, Sandy Beach, & old WWII bunkers… damn I missed this place. I promise I won’t ever stay away that long again.” 

From Lobsters to Love: Joe Brings His Girlfriend to Peak’s Island

Maine has clearly made a deep impact on Joe and to be honest that’s what Maine does to folks. Especially with the magic of Peak’s Island.

He wasn’t alone either on this vacation, he brought his girlfriend, Caitlin O’Connor. Check out the two lovebirds making it official on Instagram, via E! News on YouTube.

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They were smiling and enjoying lobster and the best part was that Joe promised that he wasn’t going to stay away that long again.

Mainers are definitely holding you to that Joe! Peak’s Island is always better, with a Joe Manganiello sighting!  

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