Though they may not rise as high as their cousins, the Presidentials, across the border in New Hampshire, the Mahoosucs of Western Maine are a mountain range every bit as dramatic — and the trails that navigate them are as varied and challenging. Lace up your boots and check out these classic Maine trails. (link in profile) #Mainelife #hiking #trails ⛰ Sponsored content with @bethelmaine. Photo by Dirk MacKnight.

#Repost @mainehomesmagazine ・・・ Here are the two things I knew about Orono before my sister-in-law and her family moved there: it is home to the @universityofmaine and it’s the birthplace of Pat's Pizza, a chain that has become as synonymous with Maine cuisine as the Italian sandwich. Among the things I did not realize — and was delighted to discover on a recent visit — is how many glorious old houses there are here. See my favorites, including the 1840 Greek Revival-style Gov. Israel Washburn House (pictured), in #sarahsblog on the @mainehomesmagazine site and let me know your favorite Maine streets/towns for ogling old houses. I am making a list of places to visit!

If this is the era of narcissism and rudeness, as some lament, then Pittsfield is an antidote to the nation’s angry mood and a reminder that, despite losing hundreds of factory jobs these last few years, it has a lot going for it, not least its people. Continue reading and see many more photos by @gretarybus at the link in our profile. 😊

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase these summer prints from our online store! 😮 They make great gifts for the lovers of Maine in your life. downeast.com/prints (clickable link in profile)

Wood duck portrait, by Laura Zamfirescu, for our photo contest. Vote for your favorites or submit your own Maine pics for a chance to win prizes and publication in the magazine. Link in profile.

Some additional photos from our visit to Biscuits & Company. See more about the Moxie BBQ pulled pork biscuit sandwich with house-made pickles and The Big Biscuit Sandwich, with house-made sausage. More at link in profile. Photographed by @gretarybus.

Unraked wild blueberry barrens Down East, like this one near Franklin, burn crimson in the fall. See more from Benjamin Williamson's idyllic autumn road trip, including some out-of-the-ordinary stops and activities along the way. (Link in profile.)

Each month, we select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from August: Have you ever sat on a picnic bench on a beautiful evening at Shaw’s Wharf and watched an August moon appear out of the ocean? It can only happen in New Harbor. I grew up in Augusta in the 1950s, and my parents always brought my sister and me here and to Pemaquid Beach in the summer. It’s a place where time never changes and one never forgets. Although I live now in a suburb, outside of Chicago, my wife and I travel to Maine and New Harbor every year, just to enjoy the solace and the beauty, and to eat our fill of Maine lobsters. Thank you for the memories. Larry Bader, Barrington, Illinois Photograph by Gary Stanley.

International Moonrise, by Scott Olson, for our photo contest. Vote for your favorites or enter your own Maine pics for a chance to win prizes and publication in the magazine.

#Repost @mainehomesmagazine ・・・ View of the Week: So Long, Summer On Labor Day at Scarborough’s Higgins Beach, the sun sets on a spectacular season — and a family that has savored every last drop. Submitted by @phoebeebeohp; send us your #mainehomelife pics for a chance to be featured!