Hidden along the serene waters where the Tchefuncte River embraces Lake Pontchartrain stands a maritime treasure that feels ...

Picture this...rocky coastlines, lobster shacks at every turn, and sunsets that paint the sky in shades you didn't know ...

On the November 20, 2025, episode of Jeopardy!, contestants couldn't identify one of Maine's most recognizable landmarks ...

Portland, Maine, is a destination that's a feast for the senses and the appetite, with breathtaking natural beauty. The post ...

Christmas at Victoria Mansion is a beloved holiday tradition in Portland, Maine where the historic 19th-century home is ...

Despite not being the state capital (that title belongs to the uniquely artsy Augusta), Portland is the largest city in Maine. Tourists flock here every year for music, culture, and lobster rolls, but ...

When the USS Maine blew up in Havana Harbor in February 1898, America got ready for war. Soon after, Portland Harbor went dark. The Army Corps of Engineers filled the waters with hidden mines, then ...

“From dense fogs and other circumstances, lenticular lights of the greatest size and effective lights should be established on the coast, and with elevated towers, so as to be seen at great distances.

Shaped by salt, wind, and the relentless Atlantic, Maine’s lighthouses have long captured imaginations and guided sailors safely home. With over 60 standing sentry along its dramatic coastline, these ...

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Portland is one of Maine’s most popular departure points for lighthouse cruises. The Portland Discovery Sunset Lighthouse Cruise lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes, showcasing Portland Head Light and ...

Maine Open Lighthouse Day is this Saturday, Sept. 13. This annual event, sponsored by the American Lighthouse Foundation, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Maine Office of Tourism, allows the public rare ...