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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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Linwood Cottage

Seated on a hill overlooking the Penobscot River in Bucksport, Linwood Cottage has a reputation as one of Maine’s most...
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5 Trends with Staying Power

Brass, navy, marble, and more — interior designer Heidi Lachapelle explains how to incorporate today’s top décor elements into your...
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10 Steps to a Tighter Home

In a monthly column, Christopher W. Closs, an expert with Maine Preservation, answers your questions about maintaining antique and vintage...
Maine Coon Cat
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Maine Coon Cats

Maine’s official state cat is also the second most popular domestic breed in the United States. Our readers have shared with us some pictures of their fluffy friends.
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Understanding LED Light Bulbs

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to embrace this new technology — unlike previous innovations, this one is here to stay.
Stone Arch
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Romancing the Stone

The beauty of Maine natural stonework exemplified with this granite arch crowned with a 1,000-pound keystone in Baldwin.
E.B.White Swing
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Rooms of Their Own

A flurry of homes with famous former owners recently made Maine real-estate news. They’re bound by a common literary thread.
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Jonas B. Shurtleff House

If you travel along Route 201 in Winslow, the Jonas B. Shurtleff House will likely cause you to tap the...
Mid-century modern ranch in Portland, Maine
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Modern Family

Owners of an Eisenhower-era ranch discover what’s old is cool again.
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What Do Architects Recommend for a New Interior Look?

What interior finish is a current spin on a classic look, both traditional and contemporary? What color can replicate the...
Maine passive house
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Passive-House Pioneer

GO Logic’s Matthew O’Malia talks about building houses you can heat by baking cookies.
Lady Pepperrell House, Kittery Point, Maine
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Kittery Point’s Lady Pepperrell House

The Georgian home was a monument to Lady Mary Pepperrell’s late husband, William Pepperrell.
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