whom Maine was under at the time, for a light at the entrance of Portland Harbor. After two people died in a shipwreck at the nearby Cushing Island in 1787, the government agreed, setting aside $ ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: After visiting Bass Harbor Light Station, head to Thurston's Lobster in Bernard, a classic Maine ... Island Explorer, which drops passengers off a half-mile from the lighthouse.

If you're head to the Northeast, you'll likely want to swing by the stunning Acadia National Park. This nearby town makes for ...

Also, visiting Maine in winter means far fewer ... near the picturesque island of Monhegan. This iconic lighthouse has been ...