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Boothbay cottages

Boothbay Blues

View of the Week

On Boothbay’s Ocean Point, Bev Tabet captured this fresh perspective on summer cottages.

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Front of Hyde School building in winter

Hyde School

Historic Highlight

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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All About the View

All About the View

House Tour

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

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In Defense of January

In Defense of January

Sarah's Blog

It’s only January — the road ahead is long (and probably treacherously icy), but for now, I’m trying to look at the bright side of these darkest days of the year.

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Scarborough home

Into the Woods

Property We Covet

With its artful stone fireplace and wraparound windows showcasing a view straight out of Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, this three-season porch puts a whole new shine on winter. We feel we could withstand a string of bomb cyclones if only we could watch from those cozy rockers. The room is part of […]

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Morning Glory

Morning Glory

View of the Week

Like Monet’s haystacks, these South Portland fishing shacks hold infinite possibilities for those with an artistic eye.

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Wallingford Hall in Kennebunk

Wallingford Hall

Historic Highlight

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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Ask An Islander

Living on an Island

As a young(ish) person living year-round on remote North Haven island, I field a lot of how/why do you do it-type questions from mainlanders. I get it — I’ve spent most of my life dwelling in cities and suburbs and once had these same questions myself. Here’s how I respond to the FAQs. Have a […]

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Holy Smokes!

View of the Week

I thought I’d seen these gorgeous little fishing shacks portrayed in every possible light. Then Ed Fletcher submitted his take on the familiar South Portland scene, with one shingled wall blazing in the early morning light and a haze of sea smoke feathering in the clouds. Now I’m filled with renewed admiration. Submit your #mainehomelife […]

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Living Longer

Living Longer

House Tour

Architect Eric Reinholdt updates an ancient house style for a difficult building lot and a tight budget. By Virginia M. Wright Photographed by Meredith Perdue From the January 2018 issue of Down East magazine  The longhouse is embedded in architect Eric Reinholdt’s aesthetic. As a boy growing up in Cooperstown, New York, he learned about […]

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