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Home + Garden

The Sun Trap

A drafty saltbox is reworked into a cozy and highly energy-efficient home.
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Home + Garden

The Dock House

Once a liquor-smugglers’ den, one of Freeport’s oldest buildings is now a stunning harborside home.
Biddeford
Home + Garden

Inside Out

A coastal home in Biddeford embraces the great outdoors.
Arts & Leisure

Little Lad’s Popcorn Is a Popping Success

Best known for its addictive (and healthy) popcorn, Little Lad's Bakery aims to change the way America snacks.
Home + GardenTravel & Outdoors

Tour des Fleurs

Get inspiration for your patch of green by touring some of the prettiest gardens in Maine.
Home + Garden

Stylish Steel

A contemporary angular home in Falmouth is the perfect — albeit unusual — meld of industrial and natural.
Home + Garden

Emerald Oasis

Waterfalls, ponds, and a playful collection of statues turn a Cumberland backyard into an enchanting hidden retreat.
Travel & Outdoors

A Day in Owls Head

A peninsula on a peninsula, Owls Head is often overlooked. But with a little planning, it's the perfect daylong excursion.
Food & Drink

Ocean

You don't need to fly to France to enjoy the best of French cuisine. Simply head to the recently opened Ocean restaurant at the Cape Arundel Inn.
Home + GardenTravel & Outdoors

A Public Affair

Use this guide to public gardens to find your most-loved blooms and discover new favorite flowers to plant at home.
Arts & Leisure

Sweet Sounds of Summer

For seventy-six years, young musicians have entertained audiences while honing their craft at the New England Music Camp.
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Shipshape

Wood from Wiscasset’s famous grounded 
schooners lends richness and character 
to a custom kitchen.
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