Sitting Pretty
House Tour
A family strikes real estate gold on a largely spoken-for stretch of Bridgton’s Highland Lake.
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Why I Live Here
Why I Live Here
Reader Jay Pappas used to travel 15 hours from Ohio to his camp on Madison’s Wesserunsett Lake. Now he’s a happy, full-time Mainer.
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The Writer’s Room
My Space
Author and playwright Monica Wood invites us into her living room.
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Twin Peaks
House Tour
In Boothbay Harbor, a hilltop cottage references a beloved family camp across the water.
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Long Time Coming
House Tour
A pondside cottage in Camden fulfills a longtime dream.
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Laurie Fisher's go-to tools include flat brushes, palette knives, and rulers.
Bright Spots
Studio Visit
In her light-filled SoPo studio, Laurie Fisher ponders, procrastinates, and eventually paints her arresting, organic-geometric works.
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Photograph by Sarah Szwajkos.
Away From It All
Listings We Love
Ready to claim your own camp? These rustic retreats have modern conveniences, ocean or lake access, and plenty of character.
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Notes From Underground
Thoughts on Home
A father’s basement record keeping provides his daughter with precious insights into his past.
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A New Chapter
Before & After
A dated, dysfunctional master suite becomes a contemporary oasis in a historic home designed by architectural greats.
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One Cottage in Maine
House Tour
A Washington County retreat takes its cues from Scandinavian style and beloved children’s stories.
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