Beyond the Backyard Grill
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Outdoor kitchens have evolved into fully equipped living spaces, bringing gourmet cooking and effortless entertaining outside
The backyard bbq is a deeply rooted American tradition that centers around casual get-togethers and enjoying classic staples like burgers and hot dogs.
A Season by the Sea
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How summer on the coast shapes Cumberland County’s real estate market
Along the coast of Cumberland County, summer is in full stride. Casco Bay catches the early light as sailboats trace familiar paths across the horizon, hydrangeas spill over garden walls in Cape Elizabeth, and beach days in Scarborough stretch long into warm, salt-tinged evenings.
A Story from Stones
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From glacial remnants to hand-built boundaries, New England’s stone walls trace centuries of labor, livelihood, and lasting beauty.
Travel through New England and you’ll inevitably see a stone wall. Through each state, there are immeasurable lengths set along the landscape in varying states of stature.
Winning the Spring Real Estate Market
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The insider’s guide to understanding buyer psychology
We’re pleased to introduce Town & Shore Real Estate to the MyMaine community and to share insights from our partners, whose collective experience helps guide clients across Maine’s real estate market.
The Art of theSoft Christmas
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Forget red and green—think candlelight, velvet ribbons, and a table that glows like a winter’s dream
After decades of blindingly bright, Crayola green-and-red Christmas décor, I have finally retired from grandma’s colorama explosion. Now, the vibe has shifted from “Santa’s workshop on a sugar rush” to “elegant winter retreat with hot cocoa and a Pinterest board.”

