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Little Big House

This lakeside cabin was built to comfortably accommodate a crowd. By Meadow Rue Merrill / Photographed by James R. Salomon...
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A Stunning First Impression

An “ocean girl” and her boatbuilding husband transform a snug cottage into a summer dream home in Owls Head.
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Best of Maine: Outdoors 2013

Surf in Wells. Zip line down Sugarloaf. Have Acadia all to yourself (well, almost). Photo: Paul Rezendes World-Class Nordic Skiing ...
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The Ultimate (Maine) Home Enthusiast

Television personality Steve Thomas settles 
into a new job with Habitat for Humanity 
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A New Twist on Old Things

After a career spent creating images for high-powered clients, Leslie Evans launched her own brand with a nostalgic line of...
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Bedroom 2013

A B&B broker and waterfront cottage owner offer advice on cultivating a cozy bedroom. Photo by Darren Setlow Sweet and...
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The High Life

A family builds a child’s dream come true up in the treetops on the Maine coast.
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Best of Maine: Family 2013

Sprint across floating lobster crates. Build a fire without matches. Rent a VIP limo for your dog. Photo: William Cullina...
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Stylish Steel

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

Wood from Wiscasset’s famous grounded 
schooners lends richness and character 
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Maine Accessories 2013

Locally crafted furnishings are another way to create a home that evokes the spirit of Maine. Here are a few...
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Kitchen 2013

Melissa Kelly envisions the perfect Maine kitchen Photo by James R. Salomon /Designer Randi Williams/Stylist Susan Salomon As the James...
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