Every year, at some point near the end of September, you know autumn has arrived in Maine. Here are 10 signs that herald that event.
1. Frost is in the forecast.
3. Common Ground Fair kicks off
4. Wild turkeys seem to be everywhere
5. Most RVs on the road are headed south
6. It’s actually possible to get they-ah from he-ah on Route 1, even if that means passing through Wiscasset or Camden.
7. Fleece or wool become part of the daily wardrobe
8. All the seasonal shops have huge SALE signs in the windows
9. The tomato rush is on: Will they ripen before the frost? (see #1)
10. The quest for the perfect apple begins