We can taste the lobster already. | Photo via Canva
We know our Greenville is the best. But did you know there are 30+ wonderful places across the country which share same pasture-inspired name? Here are a few:
There’s one surrounded by Southern Utah’s mountains, not far from a handful of the nation’s most popular national parks.
In Florida’s rural north, there’s a Greenville surrounded by Spanish Moss and lurking gators.
Another lies within the vast expanse of Iowan plains.
In California and Oregon, you’ll find a pair of small, unincorporated communities with the same name.
And you’ll find a Greenville in Wisconsin, a stone’s throw from Lake Michigan.
Today, it’s time to open the compass app on your phone for the first time ever, because we’re heading to the northernmost Greenville in the US: the one in Maine.
Moosehead Lake is the United States’ largest lake contained within a single state.
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A brief summary
Greenville, Maine is located in Piscataquis County, perched on the lower end of the state’s largest body of fresh water, Moosehead Lake.
Founded in 1836, the year-round population is estimated around 1,400 people. That figure goes up significantly in the warmer months, topping out around 6,000 at the peak of the New England summer.
🧬 GVL entrepreneur enters the anti-aging skincare game
Presented by twentyfour skincare
Upgrade your routine with twentyfour skincare. | Photos by Jasmin Rojas for XXIV, Inc.
The ongoing quest for youthful skin has introduced many solutions, and a whole lot of empty promises. But the latest innovation from Greenville-based XXIV Inc. delivers a science-backed, game-changing lineup of products.
Founder Jenny Pancoast‘s newly launched brand, twentyfour skincare, touts remarkable results that are scientifically proven to outperform today’s go-to anti-aging ingredients.
What sets these products apart is their clinical prowess, demonstrating a 57% wrinkle reduction vs. retinol’s mere 17%. (Whoa.)
Safe for all skin types, products include StepZero™ Age Reversing Powder, known as the “only anti-aging powder,” and HYDRÍQ™ Age Reversing Hydrator, which doubles as a treatment serum.
How do they do it? Clinically tested with significant results, Zylö Therapeutics’ patented Z-pod® technology gives these products an impressive 24-hour sustained effectiveness.
That means they’re improving elasticity and collagen formation all day — all while keeping routines simple + sustainable with clean, fragrance/cruelty-free, pregnancy safe, and vegan ingredients in refillable packaging.
Pumpkin spice. You know it, you love it, and according to Google, this seasonal blend is being searched more now than ever before. Whether you’re looking for a classic PSL or something more unique, get your autumnal beverage fix at these local coffee shops.
Weather
La Niña may be on the horizon. The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts a 71% chance of the weather system from October to December. In Greenville, this climate cycle usually brings warmer + drier weather while in effect. (USA TODAY)
$8,912. That’s how much a family of four can expect to spend on average for a seven-night trip to Walt Disney World, including meals, park tickets, and overnight accommodations on property. Vacation not in the cards this year? Free family fun awaits with these local activities. (NerdWallet)
Read
Arthur Sze has been appointed the 25th US poet laureate by the Library of Congress. He will start in the fall, which is also the perfect time of year to read a poetry collection, classic novel, or romantasy tale in Greenville’s great outdoors. (The Guardian)
Film
Calling all Studio Ghibli fans. The historic animation house is currently celebrating 40 years of timeless storytelling with Studio Ghibli Fest, featuring movie theater screenings of its most famous films. “Howl’s Moving Castle” is playing through Wednesday, Sept. 24, and “Spirited Away” is screening next month. Find local participating theaters.
Finance
Big ideas deserve the right kind of backing. As a leading SBA lender locally and nationally, Huntington National Bank helps small business owners access flexible capital — with features like longer terms, low down payments, and no balloon payments. Talk with a local lender about what’s possible.*
It may sound too good to be true, but that’s what Mr. Crisp is now offering on Sundays + Mondays. The Overbrook neighborhood spot can get pretty busy, so we recommend booking ahead of time. Especially on Sundays.
The fluffiest, No. 1 best-selling bed pillows: Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows. Made with down alternative and cooling technology, the pillows work for back, stomach, and side sleepers. Bonus: Toss them in the washer + dryer when you want to clean.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
It looks like the last weekend of summer could be a wet and rainy one. Of course, we’ve got a guide which covers local activities for such days.
Did you do anything memorable this summer? Something that you’ll remember forever? Drop me a line so I can round up our readers’ 2025 summer memories in a future newsletter.
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