Editors of Down East

The 'Editors of Down East' refers to the editorial team of Down East magazine, a monthly publication founded in 1954 by Duane Doolittle and focused on Maine's travel, food, arts, environment, politics, business, and lifestyle. The magazine is currently led by Editor in Chief Will Grunewald, who joined in 2016 and was promoted in August 2023, with Bob Fernald serving as President and Publisher since taking over family ownership in 1977. Past editors include notable figures like Kathleen Fleury, the first woman editor-in-chief from 2013 to 2018, and others such as Davis Thomas and D.W. Kuhnert.