Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. In 2000, its population was 33,941. Its county seat is Machias. Sometimes referred to as "Sunrise County" because it is the easternmost county in the contiguous United States, and it is often where the rising sun first shines on U.S. soil. Many small seaside communities have small-scale fishing-based economies. Tourism is also important along the county''s shoreline, but it is not as important as elsewhere in the state. The blueberry crop plays a major role in the county''s economy; nearly 85% of the world''s supply of wild blueberries come from Washington County.