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.

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 ...

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Portland Head Light, perhaps Maine’s most iconic lighthouse, emerged from the 2024 ... Strong waves broke windows and doors, flooding the inside and its museum. It cost Cape Elizabeth $200,000 ...

World Monuments Watch says Maine's historic lighthouses ... The organization’s listing includes 66 lighthouses built between 1791, when Portland Head Light became the first beacon along the ...

One of Maine’s most iconic landmarks, the Portland Head Lighthouse rests at the edge ... museum’s spacious galleries filled with natural light before winding into the McLellan House and ...

They guarded its coastline for centuries, with the Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest lighthouse, first being lit in 1791 ... spaces to one of China’s most rapidly urbanising areas Inside Bell Labs, ...

Lighthouse with a view: From this angle, you can almost hear the waves whispering tales of bygone sailors and ships. Photo credit: Harrison F. Carter Inside ... of tangy cream cheese and sweet Maine ...

Hiking, polar plunges, antique shopping, and spontaneous detours made for a memorable adventure in Acadia National Park with ...

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A wide day high angle forward aerial view of the Portland Head Lighthouse and surrounding rocky cliffs on a sunny summer afternoon. Wide Aerial Establishing Shot of Portland Head Lighthouse A wide day ...

Nestled in the heart of Portland ... s like dinner and a show, Maine style. Photo credit: Andrea Newman Their chowder is the seafood equivalent of a bear hug – hearty, comforting, and leaves you ...