Dear Subscriber,

More than a week has gone by since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and aid is finally reaching those who need it. Down East has always been an advocate for supporting those in need, and we proudly work with many organizations that share this same vision. But the time has come for us to do more, and we ask that you join us in doing so now.

Give a gift subscription or renew your own subscription online through this special e-mail link and pay with a credit card, and we will donate 5% toward Haiti relief for each subscription you place. Your subscription will not only bring Maine to your door every month, but it will also help bring food, shelter and other relief supplies to those who desperately need it.

Thank you from all of us at Down East.

In addition to 5% of Maine-based subscription sales, Down East is donating:

• 5% of all newsstand sales from the April issue
  
• 5% of all proceeds from calendars and books purchased on DownEast.com through Feb. 12, 2010
  
• 5% of all proceeds from our retail store through Feb. 12, 2010
  
• 5% of all advertising sales from the April issue
  
• 100% company match of any Down East employee donation