Fall is on its way to Vacationland, and what better way to prepare yourself than by picking up our October issue? This month marks our inaugural Mainers of the Year Issue, highlighting leaders from around Maine and across five sectors—public service, business, science and medicine, art and culture, and the environment and outdoors—who shaped the state over the past year. We also delve into the beautiful and complicated world of falconry, get a prediction from the state foliage expert, look back at the beers that established Maine’s craft brewing industry, and glean words of wisdom from Portland’s new poet laureate. Get in the mood for sweater weather! ⁠ ⁠ Photo: ilmalopez of chavalmaine, taken by tararicephoto.⁠ _____⁠ ⁠ #themainemag #loveme #october #fallinmaine #autumn