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Down East Magazine Subscription

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Escape to Maine, offline and online, with digital access and our printed magazine delivered for 1 full year!

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Subscription Details

This subscription does not auto-renew and expires 12 months after the purchase date. See FAQs below on how to renew your subscription.

Important Delivery Details

Issues will be sent to the shipping address entered at checkout. The first issue is delivered in 6-12 weeks due to our printer’s schedule.

Gift Subscriptions

Please enter the gift recipient's name and address in the shipping address details at checkout to ensure they receive their print issues. We’ll send a postcard letting the recipient know they'll be receiving a gift subscription from you.

For digital archive access, please enter the gift recipient’s email address in your cart’s comment message field. They’ll receive an email from eMagazines approximately 1 week after purchase (it may be in their inbox, spam, or junk folder).

Join over 60,000 fellow subscribers who cherish the coast, woods, and character of the Pine Tree State.

Your 1 year subscription to Down East magazine includes: 

  • 12 Down East magazine print issues delivered to your door for 1 year
  • FREE access to the digital edition
  • Digital access to 70+ years of Down East archives
  • High-quality audio narration for those who prefer to listen to the articles

Your Window into Maine

Discover the best of Maine — hidden coves, creative makers, family-run restaurants, and the small businesses that define our communities. Whether you live here or read from away, Down East keeps you connected to what matters most.

Made in Maine, by Mainers

When you subscribe, you support a Maine-owned small business — helping us keep telling Maine’s story with heart, humor, and a sense of belonging. We’re a small, independent business proudly based in Maine. Every story and photograph is created by Mainers who live and breathe this state. For more than 70 years, we’ve celebrated its rugged coastlines, wild woods, and timeless traditions.

12 Months of Maine

Your first Down East issue arrives in 6–12 weeks due to our printer's schedule.

Access to the Digital Archive

Every subscription includes access to the 70+ years of Down East archives.

Giving As A Gift?

Simply enter the recipient's shipping address when placing your order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Subscriptions

When will I receive my first issue?

Your first print issue will arrive within 6-12 weeks after your order is processed.

How do I access the digital issue and 70+ year archive?

All subscribers get digital access to the latest issue plus 70+ years of the Down East archive. Look for an email from eMagazines 1 week after purchase (it may be in your inbox, spam, or junk folder). No login or password needed — just click the link in the email to start reading!

How do I manage my subscription?

Log in to Manage Your Sub or email customer service at DownEast@cdsfulfillment.com

Can I change my address?

Yes, you can update your shipping address through your online account or by contacting customer service at DownEast@cdsfulfillment.com. Please allow 6-8 weeks for the change to take effect.

How do I renew my subscription?

Your subscription will not auto-renew and expires 12 months after your purchase date. However, you can renew online, by phone, or through renewal notices sent by mail or email. Check your account settings for details!

Gift Subscriptions

When will my gift recipient receive their first issue?

The first print issue will arrive to your gift recipient within 6-12 weeks after your order is processed. We’ll send a postcard letting the recipient know they'll be receiving a gift subscription from you.

All subscribers get instant digital access to the latest issue plus 70+ years of the Down East archive. Please enter the gift recipient’s email address in your cart’s comment message field. They’ll receive an email from eMagazines 1 week after purchase (it may be in their inbox, spam, or junk folder). No login or password needed — just click the link in the email to start reading! 

How does my gift recipient access the digital issue and 70+ year archive?

Please enter the gift recipient’s email address in your cart’s comment message field. They’ll receive an email from eMagazines 1 week after purchase (it may be in their inbox, spam, or junk folder). No login or password needed — just click the link in the email to start reading!

How do I manage my gift subscription?

Log in to Manage Your Sub or email customer service at DownEast@cdsfulfillment.com

Can I change my gift recipient’s address after purchase?

Yes, you can update your gift recipient’s shipping address through your online account or by contacting customer service at DownEast@cdsfulfillment.com. Please allow 6-8 weeks for the change to take effect.

How do I renew my gift subscription?

Your gift subscription will not auto-renew and expires 12 months after your purchase date. However, you can renew your gift online, by phone, or through renewal notices sent by mail or email. Check your account settings for details!

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