Homes

Animal Visions
Artist Dan Falt is known for his beguiling wooden animal sculptures.

The Joy and Heartache of Maine Farm Life in the 1960s
Writer Ronald Joseph remembers life on the family farm.

Friendship, Art & Commerce
Two recently single women forge a friendship, and gain new insights about themselves.

An Ode to a Tiny Shingle-Style Cottage
A little house perched on the rocks in Vinalhaven is a delightful example of rusticator architecture, writes architect Henry N. Cobb.

James Fitzgerald: Monhegan Modernist
Monhegan has inspired many painters, including James Fitzgerald. This year the island’s art museum turns 50 and a new book celebrates Fitzgerald’s work.

Good Reads — Issue 152
Summer reading ideas

Beneficial Bugs
When planting your garden, think about ways to encourage beneficial bugs.

Granite Companions
Sculptors Kazumi Hoshino and Jesse Salisbury work from the local to the international—from the coast of Maine to an island in Japan’s inland sea—turning granite into works of art.

Lakeside Poetry
A funky camp on Great Pond is transformed into a year-round home with modern touches.

The Art of the Commission
Yes, you can do it: you can order up a special work of art—and contribute significantly to its creation.