Washington County is the easternmost county in the United States, the far Down East corner of Maine on the Canadian border. Machias is the county seat.
This is rugged, remote coast, known for its wild blueberry barrens, the Bold Coast cliffs, and the West Quoddy Head Light, the easternmost point in the country. The Moosehorn refuge protects much of the inland forest.
About 79% of Washington County homes heat with oil, among the highest rates in the nation. Comparing local quotes really matters this far Down East.