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 ...

Visitors gather near Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth in September 2024. The town of Cape Elizabeth recently announced that a three-and-a-half-year restoration project ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The caretakers of part of one of Maine's most beloved lighthouses said Thursday they believe they can rebuild a portion of the structure that was damaged in a storm this week.

Portland Head Light is the region’s most iconic symbol. First lit in 1791, the lighthouse played an important role in Maine’s maritime heritage as a beacon of safety for ships navigating the ...

The Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse located in the coastal town of Cape Elizabeth, near Portland, Maine. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the country and has been guiding ships ...