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.

World Monuments Watch says Maine's historic lighthouses are threatened by climate change and intensifying coastal storms, like the ones that battered some of the iconic beacons in January 2024.

The state's lighthouses ... of the historic structures have to figure out how to repair them — and mitigate future damage. “This listing highlights the global importance of Maine’s lighthouses.

For views of Maine's azure waters — its rocky headlands dotted with imposing historic lighthouses ... of the coast's most alluring small towns, Belfast. With a downtown abundant with grand ...

The Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse located in the coastal town of Cape Elizabeth, near Portland, Maine. It is ...