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From architectural marvels to cozy, character-filled camps and cottages, captivating stories about Maine homes, gardens, architecture, and design.

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Kittery Crafts

The Foreside’s eclectic Tayla Mac Boutique specializes in the unusual and the handmade.
Blue Hill’s Down East Landscape & Design built Loi Thai and Tom Troeschel’s flagstone terrace
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Meeting Their Match

It was love at first sight for a Maryland couple and their cheerful Castine cottage.
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Sailors’ Delights

Two hundred years ago, mariners’ hands were rarely idle, as evidenced by the wealth of intriguing objects they created, appraiser John Bottero says.
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A Well-Traveled Building

An 1893 world’s fair pavilion is an enduring showcase for Maine industries. 
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How to Rent Your Maine Home

Among the many perks of owning property in Vacationland: a steady influx of visitors who just might be willing to shell out for a stay in your pad. Make the most of your asset with help from our insider guide.
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This Old (Mod) House

A rethought Greek Revival in Camden
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Out of the Woods

An expansive, serene haven emerges from decades of taming a stony forest.
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Destination Bangor, Maine

Beautiful architecture, great food, fine art, and a frontier spirit
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Fringe Benefits

Embellishing everything from pillows to purses, tassels are holding sway in the design world this spring.
Eastern hemlock siding (treated with a natural finish to preserve the wood and hasten weathering) and a ”board-formed “ concrete foundation — cast using a traditional technique that leaves a wood imprint on the surface — help the home blend with the land.
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Artful Aerie

A home for a family (and their pet birds) nests among the trees on a precious Washington County plot.
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Social Scene

The community is as lively as the décor at Portland’s first hostel.
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Quality Matters

In a monthly column, Lori Powell, of Fogg Lighting in Portland, offers her expert tips on illuminating your home — Why top-notch fixtures are worth it.
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