Homes
Metal Magic
Stop by Bar Harbor artist Melita Westerlund’s warehouse studio and you will find her wearing industrial protective gear and wielding industrial power tools. Her final product is far from industrial, though.
Christmas Bird Count
Annual Christmas Bird Counts promote science, camaraderie, and conservation worldwide. Rare birds and behavior have been a hallmark of the event in Rockland, Maine.
Home at Last
This couple moved to Maine after 9/11 and built their dream home themselves over seven years. The result looks like an English country cottage.
Good Reads — Issue 143
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Inside the Frame
The people who make the art often get our attention, but who stretches their canvases and who makes their frames? Meet a husband-wife team that creates gorgeous frames, and a pair of talented canvas makers.
Behind the Scenes
Caretakers work year-round to maintain seasonal homes and cottages, with great care and attention to detail.
Shipping News
Since opening its Portland, Maine, office several years ago, the Icelandic company Eimskip has been shipping more and more goods to and from Maine in its container ships. Two artists recount their ride from Portland to Reykjavik on one of those vessels.
Say Goodbye to the Tarp
The owner of a 32.5-foot yacht explains how he built himself the perfect boat shed.
The Appledore of His Eye
American impressionist painter Childe Hassam spent many summers painting on Appledore Island, producing some of his most wonderful work.
Sailing Dreams
The owners wanted a shingle-style house with a nautical flair, and this Deer Isle oceanfront home delivers all that and more.
