"North by East" piece on how the term "Down East" has evolved and fallen out of

Authors

Source

Down East

Date

4-1-2004

Pages

24

Abstract

"North by East" piece on how the term "Down East" has evolved and fallen out of usage. The term used to signify all of the Maine coast and, by extrapolation, the entire state. The term is coming to be reserved for the area east of Ellsworth.

Recommended Citation

""North by East" piece on how the term "Down East" has evolved and fallen out of" (2004). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 1685.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/1685