PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • December 14, 2020
Well into his fourth decade of building log homes in southern Maine, Steve Howard said he’s never been as busy as he is now. There’s a feeling of nostalgia and romanticism about log homes that makes them an attractive retirement or vacation dwelling. During a pandemic, they also seem like a safe haven. Howard said he’s noticed an urgency that wasn’t present before concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.