Hello. I live in Machias not too far from Lubec and Eastport and visit Lubec quite frequently since we enjoy driving through that area as well as visiting West Quoddy State Park. We've only lived in Maine for a little under 5 years, but I have noticed that Lubec has been desperately trying to clean up their little town these past few years. A new B & B has been erected, a new library is in the process of being built, the old sardine factory has new roofs on all of its buildings right across from the new B & B. I guess you would have to visit an area often to notice these minor improvements to get the overall picture of a small town trying to pull itself up out of an economic depression. Eastport on the other hand is going great guns with its deep water harbor which brings in large ships from all over the world and in general is like a phoenix rising out of the ashes! There also is a ferry that is run during the summer months to connect Eastport with islands in New Brunswick. Eastport also has many beautiful old homes, some of which have been converted into B & Bs. Someone just passing through naturally would take away a totally different perspective of these small towns, not realizing the progress that has been made in recent years. Quite a few tourists frequent Eastport on an annual basis and make it there home port while visiting the surrounding areas of Maine and New Brunswick. All in all the little coastal towns of Washington County are working hard at trying to establish themselves and to boost their economy!! Donna from Machias