Lubec

Lubec, town, Washington county, eastern Maine, U.S. It lies along the Atlantic coast just south of Eastport. The town includes the communities of Lubec, North Lubec, South Lubec, and West Lubec. Settled about 1780, it was part of Eastport until separately incorporated in 1811. It was named for Lübeck, Germany. Lubec has developed as a commercial centre for a resort and fishing area; sardines and locally farmed salmon are processed there. The Quoddy Head State...