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.

Witness Maine's oldest lighthouse at this gorgeous beachfront park full of historic landmarks and hiking trails. Plus, find ...

Upgrades, a fresh coat of paint and remedies to storm damage were among the projects conducted at the iconic lighthouse in ...

The lighthouse got its name from being situated at the entrance for ships at Portland Harbor. Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Located about 5 ...

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (WGME) -- Portland Head Light is shining bright again. A multi-year effort to restore the Cape ...

Cape Porpoise Portland Breakwater Lighthouse aka the Bug Light, South Portland Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth Spring Point Lighthouse, South Portland Sadly, the Nubble isn't included in the tour.

Portland Head Light is located in Fort Williams Park, just south of bustling Portland. Built in 1791, the lighthouse was commissioned by President George Washington and dedicated by Revolutionary ...

New England is teeming with gorgeous lighthouses, and Boston.com readers say Maine’s Portland Head Lighthouse is the most stunning of them all. TravelMag.com named the 20 most beautiful ...

12 must-see lighthouses on the Massachusetts Lighthouse Trail The travel publication recently named the best places to propose around the world and Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth ...

Portland Head Lighthouse,” Williamson wrote in the tweet. Owned and managed by the town of Cape Elizabeth, the Portland Head Light is situated along the shores of Fort Williams Park. Built in ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Jeanne Gross talked about the history of Maine’s oldest lighthouse. Portland Head Light was completed in 1791 and guided ships safely into ...