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Gray-blue clapboard home with white-trimmed bay windows, a covered entrance, granite steps and copper-colored maple leaves.

Ellsworth's Fall Is Happening Off Water Street This Year

  • 10/22/26
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Harbor waterfront with moored boats, picnic tables on a dock, and a forested shoreline.

How to Make the Most of Your Move to Bar Harbor

  • Steve Shelton
  • 07/24/25

A Relocation Guide for Embracing Life in Coastal Maine.

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Best Coffee Shops in Bar Harbor

Best Coffee Shops in Bar Harbor

  • Steve Shelton
  • 06/18/24

Cozy up in these cafes and shops situated in far-flung Bar Harbor.

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White lighthouse at the end of a stone breakwater, beyond a rocky shore and gray sea.

Weekend Getaways from Bar Harbor, ME

  • Steve Shelton
  • 01/20/25

Your Guide to Exploring New England.

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The Ultimate Guide to Home Inspection Before Buying

The Ultimate Guide to Home Inspection Before Buying

  • Steve Shelton
  • 02/26/24

Navigating Maine's Unique Landscape.

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What is the Real Cost of Living on Southwest Harbor?

What is the Real Cost of Living on Southwest Harbor?

  • Steve Shelton
  • 05/23/23

Learn more about the lifestyle and cost of living on Southwest Harbor.

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Cedar-shingled side entry beside a mown lawn and lichen-speckled granite wall.

Blue Hill's Late-Summer Handoff: From the Last String Quartet to the Demolition Derby

  • 08/13/26
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White porch railing overlooks a granite-terraced lawn, flagstone path, weathered dock, and calm tree-lined water.

Winter Harbor's All-Tide Launch Has Been For Sale For More Than A Year

  • 09/10/26
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Coastal New England home with granite steps, covered porch, and mist-softened pine trees.

The Fee Booth Closes at Lamoine State Park. The Walking Doesn't.

  • 09/24/26
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Gray-blue coastal house with a covered porch, stone wall, and broad lawn beneath autumn trees.

In Surry, the Barn Goes Quiet Right When the Trails Get Good

  • 08/20/26
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Granite ledge with moss and birch leaves breaks through dewy lawn beside a fieldstone foundation and shingled house.

On the Blue Hill Peninsula, the Water Under the Lot Sets the Real Price

  • 09/17/26
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The Ferry to Bar Harbor Outlasts the Crowds by a Month

  • 08/27/26
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Silver-gray cedar-shingled home with white porch posts, a blue-gray glazed door, granite steps and autumn garden planting.

In Bar Harbor, the Vacation Rental Registration Doesn't Convey With the House

  • 10/15/26
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Somesville Was Never Built to Have an Off-Season

  • 10/1/26
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Bar Harbor Doesn't Close All at Once: The Off-Season, Date by Date

  • 10/8/26
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Silver-gray cedar-shingle cottage with a deep blue door, granite steps, and evergreen trees behind the roof.

Milbridge's Real Off-Season Is Four Weeks Long, Not Four Months

  • 09/3/26
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12 Best Restaurants in Bar Harbor, ME

12 Best Restaurants in Bar Harbor, ME

  • Steven Shelton
  • 08/5/24

Bar Harbor’s fine restaurants serve some of the nation’s best seafood.

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Forest-lined harbor at dusk with small boats moored on calm, reflective water.

Discover Bar Harbor’s Charm: The Best Neighborhoods to Call Home

  • Steve Shelton
  • 01/20/25

From Coastal Retreats to Bustling Downtown Streets: Exploring Bar Harbor’s Top Neighborhoods.

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Bar Harbor at sunset, with moored boats and sailboat masts against distant wooded hills.

Why Bar Harbor, Maine Should Be Your Next Home

  • Steve Shelton
  • 01/14/25

Coastal Beauty Without the Risk.

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Miss Zhoo's shop at night, warmly lit inside behind dark curtains.

9 Best Places to Shop in Bar Harbor, ME

  • Steve Shelton
  • 05/9/25

Bar Harbor’s Main Street is lined with charming boutiques and shops.

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Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Bar Harbor, ME

  • Steve Shelton
  • 04/7/25

Where to Dine with Your Dog in This Charming Coastal Town.

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Honest Pros and Cons of Living in Southwest Harbor

Honest Pros and Cons of Living in Southwest Harbor

  • Steve Shelton
  • 02/26/24

Discovering the hidden treasures and overlooked pitfalls of residing in this coastal paradise.

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Stay Active in Bar Harbor: Your Guide to Fitness Centers and Gyms

  • Steve Shelton
  • 01/20/25

From Luxury Clubs to Community Gyms: Top Fitness Options in Bar Harbor, Maine.

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An August Weekend in Downtown Ellsworth: Concerts, Markets, and New Tables Worth Trying

  • 08/6/26
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Granite terrace with teak chairs, teal table, cedar-shingled house, and drying hydrangeas.

What Actually Changes in Southwest Harbor After Labor Day

  • 08/6/26
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Screened porch beside a curved brick garden path bordered by a granite curb, with trees behind.

Bar Harbor Or Nearby Towns? Finding Your Ideal Pace

  • 07/23/26
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Detached garage loft beyond a gravel motor court, viewed from a coastal-style porch.

Investing In Rental Property On Mount Desert Island

  • 07/16/26
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Sunlit foyer with an oak staircase, jute runner, console table, and window overlooking trees.

Pricing And Timing Your Ellsworth Home Sale

  • 07/9/26
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Gray-blue built-in mudroom bench with white cushion, slate floor, and a window overlooking evergreens.

Buying A Second Home On The Blue Hill Peninsula

  • 07/2/26
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Coastal clapboard home with a porch, granite foundation, and curated plantings.

Down East Coastal Towns: A Real Estate Overview

  • 06/25/26
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