Portland Head Light dates back to 1784, when 74 merchants petitioned the Massachusetts government, whom Maine was under at the time, for a light at the entrance of Portland Harbor. After two ...

The ground violently shook in a video taken outside the iconic Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine, amid a magnitude 3.8 ...

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 ...

On the coldest, darkest nights in the city, you may have seen them: volunteers in blue walking through the streets with a mission to bring hope.

All of the building’s equipment and electronics were under water. Portland Head Light, perhaps Maine’s most iconic lighthouse, emerged from the 2024 storms relatively unscathed, but was ...

Maine’s lighthouses have been added to ... The organization’s listing includes 66 lighthouses built between 1791, when Portland Head Light became the first beacon along the coast, and 1910.

It feels like "the last corner of the Earth," wrote the publication. The post This scenic spot in Maine is one of the best ...

The 2025 theme, “A Light for Tomorrow: A Technicolor Future,” invited artists to picture the city in the year 2045. Over the ...

PORTLAND, Maine — As Black History Month approaches, local organizations are spotlighting Maine’s rich and often overlooked Black history. One such effort is a Black History Walking Tour hosted by ...

Explore the Maine landmarks that showcase the state's natural beauty and rich history. Plan your visit to these iconic ...