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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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Featured Maine Homes for Sale

Our Maine Homes editor has combed through the real estate listings and picked some of her favorites.
the 1885 Hartley Lord House, in Kennebunk, Maine
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Hartley Lord House

A drive along Kennebunk’s Summer Street reveals some of southern Maine’s most architecturally significant high-style homes. But only when the leaves disappear do passerby get a clear view of the breathtaking 1885 Hartley Lord House.
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Artist’s Retreat

Encaustic painter Dietlind Vander Schaaf never had a dining room before moving into her Portland Colonial four years ago. Now, she relishes having a space dedicated to dinner parties, Rummikub matches, and showcasing items by local makers.
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A. A. Garcelon House

In 1823, the construction of a bridge across the Androscoggin River linking Maine’s “LA” (a.k.a. the twin cities of Lewiston...
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Light Pollution Solutions

In a monthly column, Sanford Fogg, of Fogg Lighting in Portland, offers his best advice on illuminating your home. This month, Fogg tackles light pollution.
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All About the View

Modern yet cozy, a western Maine retreat takes full advantage of its hill-top perch.
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Banishing Ice Dams

This month, Maine Preservation tackles your questions about ice dams.
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Digs for Design Lovers

Top decorators have been making their mark on Maine’s inns. Feast your eyes on these stylish places to stay.
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How We Live in Maine

For every one of us living the good life in Vacationland, there's somebody somewhere merely dreaming about it. For our special primer on making a Maine dream a Maine reality, we asked a few of our favorite writers for the skinny on how they do it.
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Reading Historic Roofs

In a monthly column, the experts at Maine Preservation answer your questions about maintaining antique and vintage homes. This month, we discuss the roofs of historic houses.
Hyde School, Bath, Maine
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Hyde School

Situated on a tree-dotted hill overlooking rolling green space, Bath’s Hyde School appears, at first glance, like your typical picturesque private boarding school. But take a closer look.
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Wallingford Hall

On York Street in Kennebunk stands as a shining example of Federal-style architecture — and an early precursor to today’s millennial pink trend.
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