Down East Magazine

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About

Down East is an identity magazine for Mainers and for anyone whose heart and soul are fed by our state and state of mind. Since 1954, our mission has been simple: to hold a mirror up to Maine, showcasing its landscapes, traditions, flinty character, and unhurried way of life, as well as to confront its complexities intelligently and with heart. We believe rusticity and cool can live side by side — because they do in Maine. Our readers and online communities come to us to learn about out-of-the-way lobster shacks, Maine-made gift ideas, and under-the-radar spots to paddle, hike, and explore, but also for insight into the personalities and issues shaping our state. Simply put, people who love Maine love Down East.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1954

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 12 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 12 x per year

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Everything we publish in Down East is directly related to state of Maine — its culture, history, personalities, destinations, current events, and more. We are unlikely to respond to submissions that do not have a clear and strong connection to Maine.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 6,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $400 for My Maine essays; for other pieces, they pay between $0.60-$0.75/word.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.

Lengths:

Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.

Art Media:

Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

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Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Last Updated: 29 Jun 2026

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