"The goal of Down East has always been to hold a mirror up to Maine — its storied past and lively present — and to celebrate its flinty, independent character and unhurried way of life. As Maine has changed with the times, however, so has Down East. Today the state has come to embrace its future as well as its past. Accordingly, the magazine now focuses more on contemporary Maine life and what the future might bring and less on historical background and quaint rusticity. Booming circulation and advertising gains demonstrate the wisdom of this editorial shift."
Portland Public Library's collection of Down East is complete, and begins with the first issue, August 1954. The hard copies are available in the Portland Room.
Submissions from 1999
Detailed profile of Northeast Harbor author Marguerite Yourcenar, who is better, Agnes Bushell
Detailed profile of the Decorum store in Portland, which provides home renovator, Andrew Vietze
Detailed profile of the town of Dover-Foxcroft.
Detailed profiles of Cape Porpoise, which is the most unspoiled harbor in southe, Paul Mann
Detailed review of the paintings of John Marin, who summered in West Point, Main, Edgar Allen Beem
"Dining Down East." Detailed review of Cook's Lobster House on Bailey Island, o, Laura Conaway
"Dining Down East" piece about Georgetown's Free Meetinghouse restaurant and Che, Meadow Rue Merrill
"Dining Down East." Profile of Alyson Cummings' new Star Fish Grill in Brunswic, Paul Doiron
"Dining Down East." Restaurant review of Bella Cucina in Portland, and summary, Paul Doiron
"Dining Down East." Review of 15 Independence restaurant in Freeport, owned by, Agnes Bushell
"Down East Bookshelf." Book review of "Crossing the Field" and "Where the Deer, Meadow Rue Merrill
"Down East Bookshelf." Book review of "Evening" by Susan Minot., Sarah Goodyear
"Down East Bookshelf." Book review of "In the Maine Woods: An Insider's Guide t, Andrew K. Weegar
"Down East Bookshelf." Book review of "N.C. Wyeth: A Biography" by David Michae, Edgar Allen Beem
"Down East Bookshelf." Book review of "The Hungry Ocean" by Maine swordboat cap
"Down East Bookshelf." Book review of "The Magic Ship" by Sandra Paretti, set i, Ellen MacDonald Ward
"Down East Bookshelf." Brief book reviews of "Desire Lines" by Christina Baker
"Down East Bookshelf." Brief book reviews of "Portland & Vicinity Street Atlas"
"Down East Bookshelf." Reviews of three novels set in Maine: "Riptide" by Doug, Agnes Bushell
"Down East Environmental Award." Kent Wommack, executive director of the Maine, Jeff Clark
"Down East Traveler." Descriptions of 40 historic homes throughout Maine.
"Down East Traveler." Descriptions of downhill skiing sites, cross-country skii
"Down East Traveler." Descriptions of scenic highways, monuments, diners, railr
"Down East Traveler." Descriptions of various autumn sites: Maine's biggest tre
"Down East Traveler." Thirty-page description of Maine mountains, nature preser
"Down East Trips." Descriptions of autumn foliage throughout the state, includi
"Down East Trips." Descriptions of autumn tourism sites in Pemaquid Point, Linc
"Down East Trips." Descriptions of highways and walkways in Gardiner, Brunswick
"Down East Trips." Due to its location on the Atlantic Flyway, Maine attracts b
"Down East Trips." Profiles of bookstores in Portland, Brunswick, Farmington, D
"Down East Trips." Profiles of places with fine autumn foliage: Douglas Mountai
Every June, large number of great blue herons converge in Edinburg. The area, o, Thomas Mark Szelog
Every year, a group of displaced Mainers honors its forebears from the 5th Maine, Christopher Corbett
Facts and statistics relating to Lewiston's two major hospitals, Central Maine M
For the first time in decades, Bangor and Aroostook Railroad offered trips in Ar
Harold Alfond has been a major donor to juvenile athletics in Maine. Detailed p, Edgar Allen Beem
"Inside Maine." As Maine Guides know, North Woods lakes and ponds are the site, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Comments on the dawn of the millenium in Lubec, Fresh Samantha, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Description of the Hundred Mile Wilderness, where the Appalalch, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Description of the Maine Iris Society's annual spring plant auc, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Descriptions of Barbara's Kitchen restaurant in South Portland;, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Descriptions of the Hay Gallery in Portland, winter drives near, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Detailed descriptions of the Colby Art Museum, including the up, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Greater Portland Landmarks' advisory service provides residents, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Italian, French, and Spanish are in wide use at the Penobscot, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine" profile of the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity., Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Profiles of Angel Falls, Maine's tallest waterfall; the Good L, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Profiles of G'Vanni's restaurant in Portland, based on one of t, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Profiles of Marilyn Tourtelotte's "Becoming an Outdoorswoman" c, Andrew Vietze
"Inside Maine." Profiles of the Old Fort Inn in Kennebunkport, Clark Island in, Andrew Vietze