Down East (magazine)

The 1,700-square-foot Down East Marketplace, complete with an "Experience Maine" interactive kiosk and Down East–branded TV programming about Maine, is located in the Portland Jetport, selling magazines, books, food, clothing, travel accessories, and gifts. ==Lobster roll competition==

The magazine held the inaugural Down East Lobster Roll Festival in July 2017 in Portland, Maine, with a central focus of selecting the best lobster roll. The Winner of the "World's Best Lobster Roll" went to Freshies Lobster in Park City, Utah. The restaurant uses lobster meat and New England–style buns flown in from Maine. BeetleCat, of Atlanta, Georgia, took top honors in 2018. == Maine's "70 Over 70" ==

In November 2021, Down East compiled a list of Maine's "70 Over 70," highlighting "folks who've broken barriers, who are considered heroes or legends in their communities, who've shown extraordinary dedication to their passions and plunged into new ones at an age when many of us are slowing down." One example is Virginia Oliver, a 101-year-old resident of Rockland, Maine who has been lobstering for more than nine decades. == Maine Homes by Down East ==

Maine Homes by Down East was a quarterly publication aimed at Maine homeowners and those interested in the Maine real estate market. It ceased publication in fall 2023. Maine Homes featured stories about Maine architecture, landscaping, interior design, and other topics. It began in 1994 with the website MaineHomes.com. In 2018, the magazine launched the Maine Homes Design Awards competition, showcasing Maine amateurs and professionals who create "world-class homes all over the state." Sarah Stebbins, a native of Cousins Island, Maine, served as editor of the publication. Ben Williamson was the magazine's photography director. ==References==