According to Jeremy D'Entremont, the historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, Portland Head Light dates back to 1784, when 74 merchants petitioned the Massachusetts government, whom Maine was ...

Maine has more than 60 lighthouses marking its shoreline. West Quoddy Lighthouse, the eastern most lighthouse in the United States, marks the point where the sun first rises each day in this country.

The caretakers of Pemaquid Point Light in Maine believe they can rebuild a damaged portion of the lighthouse after a recent storm. Pemaquid Point Light, a nearly 200-year-old lighthouse, suffered ...

Easy to visit lighthouses in Maine are all along the coast. From the famous Portland Head Light to lesser know sites that are even more beautiful, these are the best lighthouses to add to your ...

Everyone loves a lighthouse, and with thousands of miles of rugged coastline and a centuries-old maritime heritage, the state of Maine has more than most. To celebrate the fifth annual Open ...

It also happens that this coming Saturday, Sept. 11, is Maine Open Lighthouse Day. This is a day to celebrate the history and heritage of the many lighthouses along Maine’s coast.

This week's storm damaged the lighthouse on Maine's state quarter. Caretakers say they can rebuild. January 12, 2024. ... The nearly 200-year-old lighthouse is featured on the ...

With 3,500 miles of coastline, Maine is one of the most geographically diverse areas where Legendary Lighthouses are located. In the early 19th century, because of its rich fishing grounds and ...