Down East - Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Down East mean?
You’re not the first person to inquire about the meaning of the expression “Down East.” When ships sailed from Boston to ports in Maine (which were to the east of Boston), the wind was at their backs, so they were sailing downwind, hence the term “Down East.” And it follows that when they returned to Boston they were sailing upwind; many Mainers still speak of going “up to Boston,” despite the fact that the city lies approximately fifty miles to the south of Maine’s southern border.

Webster’s Dictionary definition: “In or into the northeast coastal section of the US and parts of the Maritime Provinces of Canada; in or into coastal Maine.”

Are back issues available?
We have a limited supply of Down East magazine dating back to 1954. Click here to visit our Back Issues Web page, or contact the publisher’s office via e-mail (circulation@downeast.com) or call 800-766-1670 to inquire about availability and price.

Do you buy back issues?
We’re always on the lookout for back issues of Down East. Contact us at circulation@downeast.com for more information.

Where do I write the editors?
We always welcome correspondence from our subscribers. We’d like to hear from you. Send your comments via e-mail to editorial@downeast.com or by US Mail to:

Editor
Down East
PO Box 679
Camden, ME 04843

How do I advertise?
It’s easy. Check out our Advertising Information pages.

Where’s my dog?
We have no idea.

How can I buy copies of photos that appear in Down East?
Contact the photographer directly; addresses and phone numbers are available from our editorial offices.

May I copy an article from Down East for my (term paper, corporate annual report, fundraising drive, etc.)?
Down East is a copyright-protected publication, and all reprints must be approved in advance by our editorial offices. This includes requests to post Down East articles or photographs on Web sites.

Does Down East magazine hire summer interns?
Not often.

How far is Rockport from where I live?
Where do you live?

Down East (the magazine) is two words, both beginning with capital letters.

I’m looking for an article, but am not sure which issue/year . . .
We’d be happy to research that for you, e-mail your request to editorial@downeast.com.

Can we get there from here?
Depends on where you are.

What’s a Maine-iac?
If you have to ask, maybe you should consider subscribing to Down East, the Magazine of Maine.

Can I get lobsters shipped to my home?
Yes, there are a number of Maine companies that will be glad to ship lobsters directly to you. For all the details contact:

The Maine Lobster Promotion Council
382 Harlow Street
Bangor, Me 04401
Phone: 207-947-2966
Fax: 207-947-3191
E-mail: info@mainelobsterpromo.com

For all other circulation questions, please visit the Subscriber Services page of this Web site.

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October 2001
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