<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Maine Scuttlebutt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maine Scuttlebutt is a storytelling platform dedicated to showcasing the people, places, and businesses that make Maine special. ]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:05:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[High Roller Tables at the Hearts of Pine Game: A Seat We Didn’t See Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along with thousands of other fans, Adam (my videographer), our friend Brian, and I had one goal: get tickets to the Hearts of Pine game. We set alarms, logged in separately, and braced for battle fully expecting to land some regular seats. What we got instead? Something way better. The moment tickets went live, it was absolute mayhem. Screens were refreshing, queues were climbing, and hope was… questionable. I had over 2,000 people ahead of me. Brian wasn’t far behind with 750. Adam, though?...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/high-roller-tables-at-the-hearts-of-pine-game-a-seat-we-didn-t-see-coming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e12a7bc4c584cedb052bbd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:47:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_3ed7e2e8b71f43e0a49f05aba0145a16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Portland Zoo: Where Match Day Begins in Portland, Maine]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re heading to a Hearts of Pine match in Portland, there’s one thing you need to know.....match day doesn’t start at the stadium. It starts at The Portland Zoo . I had the chance share a beer and interview co-owner Mark Miller, who runs the bar alongside Chris Blake, and it’s clear this place is so much more than just a bar. What started as Portland’s only true soccer bar has grown into a full-blown institution. They were the ones opening their doors at 7am for early matches when no one...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/the-portland-zoo-where-match-day-begins-in-portland-maine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e11cc4441ae2d5fdf20474</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:53:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_a35bac3f56314c8fb51bee5aeb6a55ca~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Night at the Season 5 Launch of the Maine Famous Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something special about a room full of people who truly love what they do and even more special when that room is filled with the very businesses that make Maine, well… Maine. This past Monday, I had the chance to attend the Season 5 launch party for the Maine Famous Podcast, hosted by April Shaw Beaudoin and it was every bit as inspiring as you’d imagine. Held at the stunning  Nina June in Rockport Harbor, the setting alone set the tone for the evening. Right on the harbor, the space...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/a-night-at-the-season-5-launch-of-the-maine-famous-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e10577c4c584cedb04dab1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:08:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_dbb137aaf03b47f49aa8698f03f13012~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_801,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CANOPY BY HILTON PORTLAND WATERFRONT - PERFECT STAY FOR A HEARTS OF PINE GAME]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was lucky enough to be invited to stay at the Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront while we were filming our Dirigo Union / Hearts of Pine Maine Scuttlebutt episode and it ended up being one of those stays that just checks every box. When I told my husband I’d be staying there, his immediate response was: “You have to check out the rooftop bar.”  He’s a pilot and basically lives in hotels, so when he says a place stands out, I listen. The hotel was incredibly easy to find and perfectly...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/canopy-by-hilton-portland-waterfront-perfect-stay-for-a-hearts-of-pine-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfbf8dc0d279b375a69222</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:05:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_e067bdc47c794d819ffabd2e72840444~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DAY BOAT CAFE OPENING - AND ITS ALREADY A FAVORITE]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s nothing better than hearing a new spot is opening close to the cottage.  I had been watching the space come together for a while, seeing owners Anna and Kelsey putting in the work themselves—building, designing, and bringing their vision to life. It was impressive to watch, and I couldn’t wait to see the final result. When I finally made my way over, I parked and walked up thinking, this is exactly the kind of place I’ve been hoping for .  Right in downtown Waldoboro on Friendship...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/day-boat-cafe-opening-and-its-already-a-favorite</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfad3e1847596b2f549db6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:49:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_c5b98602437a49e4bb27853818656cee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright, Bold, and Unforgettable: A Visit to ACK ME Arts Gallery in Freeport, Maine]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we checked into The Craic House in Freeport, I was already amazed. The design, the details, everything about it felt intentional and inspiring. So when I found out that the designer, Stephen Young, had his very own art gallery right next door, I couldn’t wait to see it.  And let me tell you it did not disappoint. Stephen personally took us on a tour of ACK ME Arts Gallery, and from the moment you step inside, you’re hit with this burst of color and energy. The space is bright, playful,...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/bright-bold-and-unforgettable-a-visit-to-ack-me-arts-gallery-in-freeport-maine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c566a85ed83abd8bbc3c2e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:23:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_09e7a314d1bc4cfc96e82e63477e2aa5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed: My Experience at Admiration Spa - Rockland, ME]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some experiences that relax you… and then there are the ones that completely reset you. My visit to Admiration Spa in Rockland, Maine was the latter. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by Myra, whose calming presence instantly put me at ease. You know that feeling when you enter a space and immediately exhale? That was this place. The scent, the lighting, the ambiance, it all worked together to create a peaceful, welcoming environment that made it clear I was...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/a-reset-you-didn-t-know-you-needed-my-experience-at-admiration-spa-rockland-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c402d1e15007f12d6b884a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:02:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_039faa6ddba346ada17bedc309e03880~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAMP DEFOREST: WHERE NOSTALGIA MEETS COASTAL LUXURY]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I pulled up to Camp DeForest, I was immediately filled with joy. The cabins, the glowing string lights, the fire pits—it all felt like stepping into a scene I’d been dreaming about since I was seven years old, watching Salute Your Shorts  on Nickelodeon. I always wanted that classic summer camp experience… and this felt like it, but elevated. Sorry, Camp Anawanna—this was something else entirely. A Lodge That Transports You Walking into the lodge, I was completely blown away. The decor...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/camp-deforest-where-nostalgia-meets-coastal-luxury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc72f24cb69c63184880f8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_feea777e9ee54f8ba4928fc83fa1a374~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEA LOVE - FREEPORT, ME]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for a fun, unique girls’ day activity in Maine, let me introduce you to one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had lately—scent blending at Sea Love. When my friend April and I arrived, I immediately realized this was more than just a candle shop. The space was filled with adorable clothing, beautifully curated products, and body care items like scrubs that made it feel part boutique, part experience. We were greeted by a lovely employee who brought us over to the scent...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/sea-love-freeport-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc389dc6c9669173c8a35f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:34:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_426b616ae26e4942b591fa50c9c64fd3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHATS THE CRAIC? WELL LET ME TELL YOU!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for a stay in Maine that feels truly special, The Craic House in Freeport should be at the top of your list. I had the chance to stay there this week, and I can honestly say it was one of the most thoughtfully designed places I’ve ever experienced. The house was designed by local artist Stephen Young, and his artistic vision is evident in every single detail. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this isn’t just a rental property, it’s an experience.  Every corner of the...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/whats-the-craic-well-let-me-tell-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2e8d860bf8f6bb4efedaa</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:56:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_c8c59e0422a640ada670897956f18540~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My time at National Toboggan Championships: A Maine Tradition at Full Speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[I arrived in Camden on a bright February morning with a camera in one hand and hand warmers in the other, unsure what to expect from my first National Toboggan Championships. I had seen the photos before, costumed teams, wooden sleds, a narrow ice chute stretching toward Hosmer Pond — but it’s different when you’re standing at the top of that 400-foot track, watching someone commit to the ride. As an attendee of this event for the first time, I came curious about the spectacle. I left with a...]]></description><link>https://www.mainescuttlebutt.com/post/discover-local-events-on-maine-scuttlebutt-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a76d43a29c2f981473708c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:22:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/720d94_241263a42a0d42618d42526ad2e58673~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_987,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Curcio</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>