Founded in 1763, Machias (ma-CHY-us) is Maine's oldest town east of the Penobscot River. The name means “bad little falls,” in reference to the Machias River's plunge through a deep gorge that lies just behind Main Street. Machias is the center of commerce and government for Washington County; industries include blueberry processing, seafood harvesting and processing, and lumber and wood products. It also is a starting point for hunting and fishing trips into the interior lake country. Learn More...