The historic ASTICOU hotel in Northeast Harbor is set to reopen this month after an extensive $28 million overhaul. Originally built before World War II, the inn was closed last summer to undergo updates that included the renovation of 82 … Continue reading →

The LANGLAIS ART PRESERVE in Cushing, along with 18 other sites across the country, has been added as an affiliate to the NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION’s prestigious HISTORIC ARTISTS’ HOMES AND STUDIOS membership network. This peer-to-peer coalition of sites … Continue reading →

The 2025 ARCHITALX lecture series, held at AURA in Portland throughout April, hosts a diverse collection of experts in architecture and design who seek to share their knowledge while conversing with the community. The compelling spring lineup includes DEBORAH BERKE, … Continue reading →

Eight Maine properties were awarded a coveted MICHELIN KEY as part of the second-ever list of the country’s most outstanding hotels named by MICHELIN GUIDE. Similar to the way Michelin Stars recognizes restaurants for top-notch cooking, the new Michelin Key … Continue reading →

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE ART GALLERY recently acquired TANGLE, a sculpture by artists PAMELA MOULTON and ROY FOX. Located on the school’s Portland campus, the artwork depicts a whimsical five-legged creature constructed of industry-discarded “ghost gear,” including steel, rope, … Continue reading →

I’ve been coveting a piece by the design duo Cee and She for the past three years. Each piece is crafted by two women artists in their Westbrook studio. These stoneware candleholders are both elegant and whimsical. The flower petals … Continue reading →

Founded in Maine’s Southwest Harbor in 1928 to build and care for the boats of local lobstermen, luxury boat company HINCKLEY YACHTS is well known by mariners for exquisite detailing, refined performance, and unsurpassed quality. This summer, the boat-building company … Continue reading →

Boston interior designer PAULA DAHER and her business partner and son CLAYTON DAHER—longtime summer residents of Maine—are opening a new retail store and interior design studio at 135 Port Road in Kennebunk. Paula, a New England Design Hall of Fame … Continue reading →

Built in 1855 for carpenter Richard Evans, the Evans-Cummings House, known colloquially as the GINGERBREAD HOUSE, is a landmark Victorian-era residence in Norway, Maine. After undergoing historic preservation over the past several years, the home has reopened to the public … Continue reading →

Founded by Donna Dwyer in 1998, MY PLACE TEEN CENTER (MPTC) is a southern Maine nonprofit organization that offers free year-round afterschool programs, academic assistance, and nutritious meals for youth ages 10 to 18. MPTC, known for the vibrant red … Continue reading →