Homes
Searching for a Safe Harbor
Twentieth century folk artist Earl Cunningham’s colorful vision was shaped by his early years along the water in Maine.
A Truly Tiny House
When her sons grew up and moved out, Valerie Chiasson put her lifelong fascination with little houses into practice. She downsized into a 230-square-foot home.
Virginia “Sally” Brun: Everything To Do With Art
Artist Sally Brun has met and befriended legendary figures in literature and art. At the same time, she represents that artist one finds in so many corners of Maine. Personal renown is less important than friends and family.
Garbage to Garden
Garbage to Garden is a fast-growing Portland company that offers curbside composting, the latest development of the local food movement.
Happy Trails
Maine Huts and Trails maintains miles of paths for skiing, hiking, or even biking between beautiful lodges in Maine’s wilderness. The organization transports client gear between lodges, and provides a welcome respite at the end of each day’s trek.
This Little House
Steve Thomas, former host of PBS’s "This Old House" and Discovery’s "Renovation Nation," and his wife, Evy Blum, have renovated a 1,300-square-foot home built in 1905 by a fisherman in Port Clyde.
Artist of the Outdoors
Inspired by a love of Maine and the outdoors, painter Jessica Ives records outdoor experiences—swimmers cutting across the water, a surfer bearing his board toward the waves, snowboarders resting on the slopes, a man casting a fly over a river.
From Awkward Spaces to Glorious Vistas
Artists Fred and Hope Angier use murals and other painted touches to add life to otherwise empty spaces.
From Boats to Art
Artist Dan West has taken skills he learned as a boatbuilder to make whimsical and timeless sculptures.
Aliens Among Us
Non-native plants such as burning bush may look pretty but they can cause problems by pushing out native stock. We take a look at a few invasives in Maine.
