As trade flourished, the lack of markers for the entrance to Portland Harbor made the journey a dangerous one for incoming merchants, leading to the construction of the state's first lighthouse.

At the tip of the eastern U.S., Maine shines with its lighthouses, maritime history and abundant lobster. Maine’s largest ...

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (WGME) -- Portland Head Light is shining bright again. A multi-year effort to restore the Cape ...

Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Located about 5 miles southeast of Portland in Cape Elizabeth's Fort Williams Park, the tower provided ...

12 must-see lighthouses on the Massachusetts Lighthouse Trail The travel publication recently named the best places to propose around the world and Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth ...

Perched on the eastern tip of Oahu, in Hawaii, is the Makapuu Point Lighthouse. This historical coastal beacon was built in ...