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In reply to the discussion: My family and I had a WONDERFUL day yesterday because of, believe it or not, teabaggers! [View all]countmyvote4real
(4,023 posts)I've been going to Maine at least twice a year since 2010 when the love of my life was diagnosed with semantic dementia at the tender age of 57. She and her third husband live in Lubec. He works for the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. I can't recommend a more fitting Democratic "Mecca" than FDR's family vacation home on Campobello Island. True, it's in Canada, but that seems even more appropriate to FDR's vision for the USA.
Anyway, Washington County is really off the beaten path, but has so much stunning coastal scenery and a surprising "underground" of artists, musicians, foodies, etc. spread throughout the towns of Lubec, Eastport and Machias. And great hospitality, too.
The family restaurant you described reminded me of Helen's in Machias. I'm crazy for their "Lazy Lobster" and coconut pie. On my last visit, I ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Coming from NYC, $11 didn't shock me. However, I was taken aback when the waitress returned to tell me with great consolation, that they don't serve that vintage by glass. It would be $11 for the bottle.
I'm not a troll for Maine tourism, but it's "Vacationland!"
http://www.helensrestaurantmachias.com/index.php