Union Soldiers, and Velocipede Riders, Once Gathered Here
Architecture & Design
A by-the-numbers look at Portland’s Mechanics’ Hall, newly minted as a “nationally significant landmark building.”
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How a Cape Rosier Barn Became a Soaring Kitchen with a Four-Star View
Architecture & Design
Weathered beams and a hatchet-marked pine floor are among its many charms.
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The Mid-Century Home of Bangor Academics Is a Lesson in Thrifty Decorating
House Tour
They tackled one room at a time, often with a budget of just $200–$400.
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No More ’90s Finishes for This Kittery Point Home
Before & After
Here’s how the owners implemented an airy, streamlined look with staying power.
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Is UMaine’s Experimental 3D-Printed Dwelling the Future of Affordable Housing?
Architecture & Design
BioHome3D is the result of a two-and-a-half-year effort to create a technology for building homes faster, more efficiently, and less expensively than conventional construction.
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Renovating Dover-Foxcroft: One Woman’s Quest
Architecture & Design
Brenda Schultz is on a mission to refurbish her hometown, one barn and canoe shop at a time.
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These Century-Old Images Zoom In on Rural Mainers’ Lives
Homes
A new exhibit at the Maine Historical Society Museum takes a closer look at pioneering photographer Chansonetta Stanley Emmons’s work.
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Look Closely at This Queen Anne
Historic Highlight
Can you spot the (unintentional) architectural nods to Farmington’s 19th-century earmuff inventor above the arched windows?
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8 Striped Picks For Your Home
Décor
Nautical is nice, but on chilly days we’re loving the way these broad, richly hued stripes stack up.
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A Bowdoin Family’s Stone A-Frame Is On Point
House Tour
Inside, rooms are stacked on six levels and packed with pieces by local makers.
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