The Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Way Downeast, Maine, the Sunrise County, where the sun rises first!  Come experience our historically rich community that is bountiful in cultural, educational, and social services.  Our commitment to building a well-rounded, vigorous business community is demonstrated in our partnerships, publications, sponsorship, and outreach.

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We invite you to explore the region of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War, hike one of our many uncrowded recreational trails. Learn about our historical forestry industry with widespread impacts, indulge in many natural resources from wild blueberries to seafood, support our vibrant farming efforts, take advantage of our concentrated educational offerings, and enjoy the many spectacular landscapes our Bold Coast has to offer.